Global Account Manager, Playstation (4 mo TFT)

Job summary

The Global Account Manager will lead PlayStation activation for high-priority titles and serve as the primary point of contact between EA and Sony. They are responsible for aligning commercial strategies, managing cross-functional workstreams, and delivering actionable performance insights.

Job details

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. About the Role The Global Partners Organization is hiring a Global Account Manager for a fixed term assignment. The team manages EA’s strategic commercial relationship with Sony and delivers a best-in-class player journey and platform experience for EA players on PlayStation. EA’s Commercial Franchise teams set the commercial strategy and go-to-market plans for titles. Our team brings those plans to life on PlayStation. You will represent the plans to Sony, align them with platform priorities, and unlock PlayStation-specific opportunities that extend each title’s reach and impact. You’ll lead PlayStation activation for two high-priority titles. You’ll work closely with Commercial Franchise teams, Brand, Merchandising, Operations, Demand Planning, and Sony counterparts. This role suits someone who ramps up fast, is comfortable taking over work already in motion, and can deliver measurable results within a set timeframe. In this role you will: * Partner with Commercial Franchise teams to understand title strategy and go-to-market plans, then identify and secure PlayStation-specific commercial opportunities * Represent title plans to Sony, keeping platform partners informed and aligned on key beats, timelines, and priorities * Act as the connection between franchise teams and Sony, bringing platform insights and opportunities back to inform title planning * Be the day-to-day point of contact with Sony counterparts for your titles * Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, milestones, and approvals across global teams * Track PlayStation performance for your titles and give stakeholders actionable recommendations * Write post-launch analysis and handoff documentation so the work carries on after the contract ends You will need these skills or experiences: * Immediate Impact: You can step into launches already underway, get up to speed quickly, and run things independently with little ramp time * Launch & campaign execution: You’ve delivered commercial activations with a platform, retail, or channel partner, from planning through prost-launch analysis, ideally in games or digital platforms * Stakeholder management: You’re confident in senior-level conversations, both internally and with external partners, and you can build alignment quickly with teams who own the strategy * Operational excellence: You have strong program management skills and handle tight timelines well. You’re organized, detail-oriented, and steady under launch pressure. * Experience with: * Account management, platform partnerships, sales, or marketing * Video game or digital platform launches (strongly preferred) * Cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams and disciplines * Familiarity with Tableau or similar analytics tools is a plus Pay Transparency - North America COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs). PAY RANGES * British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$114,300 - $156,200 CAD Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance. About Electronic Arts We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. GENERAL INFORMATION Locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Role ID 216686 Worker Type Temporary Employee Studio/Department Commercial Work Model Hybrid

What you’ll do

The Global Account Manager will lead PlayStation activation for high-priority titles and serve as the primary point of contact between EA and Sony. They are responsible for aligning commercial strategies, managing cross-functional workstreams, and delivering actionable performance insights.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in platform partnerships or digital product launches and the ability to manage senior-level stakeholder relationships. Strong program management skills and the ability to execute commercial activations under tight timelines are essential.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick time
• Extended health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Mental well-being support
• Family leaves
• Complimentary games

Listed skills

• Account Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Tableau · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Account management
• Platform partnerships
• Sales
• Marketing
• Video game industry
• Digital platform launches
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Tableau
• Data analytics
• Program management
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic planning
• Go-to-market strategy
• Operational excellence
• Project management
• Planning
• Operations
• Timelines
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder Management
• Curiosity
• Leadership
• Detail Oriented
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Program Management
• Franchising
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Creativity
• Account Management
• Time Off Management
• Demand Planning
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Merchandising
• Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Sales
• Technology
• Global Account Manager
• Account Manager (General)
• Commercial Sales Representatives
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

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