Manager, Live Service Forecasting - Mobile Games

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.

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve.

As the Global Commercial Organization, we drive the global commercial success of EA around the world by focusing on:

• Commercial Partnerships: We are the global commercial organization that manages all of our commercial partnerships, including physical, digital, platform, and brand.
• Commercial focus on our markets: We are accountable for ensuring we understand our markets. This includes all aspects from the front lines of the local player experience, to the activities of our competition and business models. Through a commercial lens, it is our responsibility to find the right opportunities for EA in-market globally and then lead the execution.
• Commercial Strategy: We collaborate with our Brand and Studio partners to bring market expertise and a commercial approach to our Franchises, maximizing player acquisition and financial results.
• Planning: We develop plans that are commercially responsible for bringing together all lines of revenue across the business and ensure they’re sufficiently agile to adapt to market changes.
• Commercial operators: We’re commercially and operationally responsible for delivering our games and millions of assets to many partners throughout the world
  
  

Responsibilities

• You will build and maintain revenue forecast models in Excel.
• You will collaborate with multiple partners to lead agreements in revenue forecasts.
• You will translate video game product assumptions into flexible model levers to create multiple scenarios quickly
• You will identify business drivers and research historical performance of internal and external comps
• You will manage risks and opportunities to maximize revenue potential
• You will present forecasts and supporting analysis to variable levels and departments across the organization
  
  

Qualifications::

• You have 6+ years of experience in an analytical function. Professional video game experience helpful
• You are an expert in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) with prior experience managing complex models with large datasets
• You have a working knowledge of SQL, data visualization software package (e.g., Tableau or R packages) & PowerPoint
• You are data-driven, able to gather insights from multiple sources and combine them into complex forecast models
• You can create an easy to understand and compelling narrative around complex subjects
• You have experience working on a global product with global scope
• You have a business degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

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) * $107,600 - $147,100 CAD
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento) * $122,400 - $176,300 USD
  
  

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.

In British Columbia, 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.