Senior Director, Product Management - Head of Sims Marketplace
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our mission is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.
The Senior Director, Product Management – Head of Sims Marketplace will define and drive the vision, strategy, and growth of The Sims Marketplace, building a best-in-class two-sided ecosystem for players and content creators. This leader will own the marketplace roadmap, lead a high-performing Product Management team, and partner across the organization to deliver data-driven, customer-centric experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep product leadership experience in gaming, expertise with two-sided marketplaces, strong analytical and influencing skills, and a proven track record of launching and scaling successful products.
The Senior Director, Product Management – Head of Sims Marketplace will report to the VP.
Location: This is a hybrid role onsite the studio three days a week in Kirkland, Redwood City, or Vancouver Canada.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the roadmap for The Sims Marketplace, building a trusted, scalable ecosystem that creates value for players, creators, and the business. Shape marketplace experiences, platform capabilities, and product investments that enable creators to successfully build and grow their content while enhancing player engagement. Establish and drive key marketplace success metrics, using customer insights and data to optimize ecosystem health, creator success, player satisfaction, and sustainable business growth. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Analytics, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact marketplace experiences and platform capabilities. Influence product strategy and business decisions across the organization through strategic thinking and data-informed recommendations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience leading the launch, growth, and lifecycle management of large-scale gaming products or strategic programs. 3+ years experience leading two-sided marketplace ecosystems, with deep understanding of both players and content creators, and the ability to balance incentives that promote engagement and long-term ecosystem health. Strong analytical acumen with experience leveraging data and insights to inform strategic product decisions. Degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA preferred. 6+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of player behaviors, live services, and industry trends. 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, product strategy, or business planning, including leadership of complex, cross-functional product initiatives.
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) *$190,500 - $267,300 CAD California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$227,300 - $344,700 USD Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$210,600 - $290,900 USD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
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.
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About Electronic Arts
We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We're doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you're working from. We're looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.
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Senior Director, Product Management - Head of Sims Marketplace
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our mission is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.
The Senior Director, Product Management – Head of Sims Marketplace will define and drive the vision, strategy, and growth of The Sims Marketplace, building a best-in-class two-sided ecosystem for players and content creators. This leader will own the marketplace roadmap, lead a high-performing Product Management team, and partner across the organization to deliver data-driven, customer-centric experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep product leadership experience in gaming, expertise with two-sided marketplaces, strong analytical and influencing skills, and a proven track record of launching and scaling successful products.
The Senior Director, Product Management – Head of Sims Marketplace will report to the VP.
Location: This is a hybrid role onsite the studio three days a week in Kirkland, Redwood City, or Vancouver Canada.
Responsibilities
Define and execute the roadmap for The Sims Marketplace, building a trusted, scalable ecosystem that creates value for players, creators, and the business. Shape marketplace experiences, platform capabilities, and product investments that enable creators to successfully build and grow their content while enhancing player engagement. Establish and drive key marketplace success metrics, using customer insights and data to optimize ecosystem health, creator success, player satisfaction, and sustainable business growth. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Analytics, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact marketplace experiences and platform capabilities. Influence product strategy and business decisions across the organization through strategic thinking and data-informed recommendations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience leading the launch, growth, and lifecycle management of large-scale gaming products or strategic programs. 3+ years experience leading two-sided marketplace ecosystems, with deep understanding of both players and content creators, and the ability to balance incentives that promote engagement and long-term ecosystem health. Strong analytical acumen with experience leveraging data and insights to inform strategic product decisions. Degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA preferred. 6+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of player behaviors, live services, and industry trends. 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, product strategy, or business planning, including leadership of complex, cross-functional product initiatives.
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) *$190,500 - $267,300 CAD California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$227,300 - $344,700 USD Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane) *$210,600 - $290,900 USD
Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.
In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
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.
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About Electronic Arts
We exist to inspire the world to play. We put our people first, and we thrive off their diversity in our innovative technology and immersive storytelling. We're doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community, no matter where you're working from. We're looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and transform the future of gaming. Join us.