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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.\nDirector, Business Development\nElectronic Arts\nVancouver\nRole Summary\nReporting to the VP, Business Development, the Director, Business Development serves as the EA SPORTS business development lead for strategic initiatives that extend our franchises beyond the core game experience. Working in close partnership with EA Ventures, the business owner of EA's Beyond Game strategy, this role identifies, evaluates, structures, and executes partnership opportunities that create new ways for fans to engage with EA SPORTS brands across digital media, emerging data and technologies, platforms, and connected experiences.\nYou will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating enterprise-level Beyond Game priorities into commercially viable opportunities for EA SPORTS. The role collaborates closely with the broader EA SPORTS Business Development organization to leverage and evolve existing league, federation, club, athlete, and commercial partner relationships while identifying new ecosystem partners that accelerate innovation and long-term franchise growth.\nSuccess in this role requires exceptional cross-functional leadership, business and commercial acumen, and the ability to align multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver partnerships that support scalable, fan-centric experiences that complement EA's core gaming business. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days a week in our Vancouver office.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Partnership Development\nYou will partner with EA Ventures to support EA's Beyond Game strategy within the EA SPORTS portfolio.\nYou'll dentify strategic partnership opportunities that extend EA SPORTS franchises into new fan experiences, platforms, and business models.\nYou will be responsible for executing partnerships that support commercial strategies and business cases for new initiatives that align with franchise, corporate, and partner objectives.\nYou'll evaluate emerging opportunities across sports media, creator ecosystems, AI, digital platforms, connected experiences, and other adjacent markets.\nYou will manage partnerships from opportunity identification through execution, launch, and ongoing governance.\nCross-Functional Business Development\nWork collaboratively across the EA SPORTS Business Development organization to identify opportunities within the existing partner ecosystem, including leagues, clubs, federations, athletes, data and technology partners, and commercial rights holders.\nEnsure Beyond Game initiatives complement and strengthen existing strategic partnerships while creating incremental value for EA and its partners.\nCoordinate with franchise Business Development leads to align priorities, partnership approaches, and go-to-market strategies.\nEcosystem Development\nCultivate relationships with established and emerging partners across sports, media, technology, entertainment, and fan engagement.\nExpand EA SPORTS' external innovation ecosystem by identifying companies and capabilities that support long-term franchise growth.\nCollaborate with EA Ventures and Corporate Development to assess strategic investment, incubation, or partnership opportunities where appropriate.\nCross-Functional Leadership\nPartner with:\nEA Ventures\nEA SPORTS Business Development\nFranchise LeadershipStudios and Product Management\nBrand & Marketing\n\nLegal\nFinance\nCorporate Development\nExternal strategic partners\nto align priorities, evaluate opportunities, and bring new experiences to market.\nMarket Intelligence & Innovation\nMonitor market trends across sports, media, entertainment, technology, and interactive experiences.\nAssess competitive activity and emerging partnership models.\nDevelop strategic recommendations that position EA SPORTS at the forefront of fan engagement beyond gameplay.\nSuccess Measures\nStrategic partnerships executed in support of Beyond Game initiatives.\nIncremental commercial value created for EA SPORTS franchises and partner ecosystem..\nSuccessful collaboration with EA Ventures and cross-functional Business Development teams.\nExpansion of the strategic partner ecosystem.\nSpeed and effectiveness of opportunity identification through launch.\nLong-term contribution to franchise growth and innovation.\nExperience\n7-10+ years in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships and Product Development within gaming, sports, media, or technology.\nProven experience developing and negotiating complex strategic partnerships..\nStrong understanding of the global sports product ecosystem and digital media landscape.\nExperience working across matrixed organizations and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.\nBuild commercial partnerships and execute cross-functional initiatives.\nExcellent financial modeling.\nPay Transparency - North America\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nThe 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).\nPAY RANGES\n* British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$160,700 - $224,700 CAD\nPay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.\nFor 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 other incentive programs.\n\nAbout Electronic Arts\nWe’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.\nWe 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.\nElectronic 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. 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