Director, Strategic Initiatives

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. The Corporate Strategy team drives EA’s long-term growth and innovation. We specialize in turning bold ideas into tangible strategies, identifying emerging opportunities, and developing the next generation of strategic leaders. We are looking for you to help shape, steward, and operationalize EA's corporate strategy. You will report to Vice President of Corporate Strategy in this high visibility role. It involves regular interaction with EA's executive leadership team and close partnership with leaders across multiple organizations, including Strategy, Finance, Corporate Development, Communications, and EA's studio and technology organizations. You will operate at the center of EA's most important strategic questions. It helps leadership understand what is changing in the world, what it means for EA, and how we should respond. Additionally, it ensures leadership aligns with the Corporate Strategy function at the executive level. Our Team Excels In Strategic Planning: Shaping EA’s corporate strategy and aligning it with clear, actionable business plans and franchise strategies. Market & Competitive Intelligence: Delivering insights at scale that keep EA at the forefront of the interactive entertainment industry. Leadership Development: Cultivating future leaders to drive impact across EA and beyond. Responsibilities Monitor and summarize macro trends across interactive entertainment, media, technology, and platforms, including shifts in consumer behavior, monetization models, ecosystem dynamics, and new technologies such as AI. Develop concise, executive-ready perspectives such as memos, briefs, and framing materials that explain clear implications for EA's corporate strategy, portfolio choices, and long-term positioning. Be a connective advisor across Business Strategy, Enterprise Strategy, and Strategic Intelligence, frame targeted analyses, and ensure priorities and insights align to EA's corporate strategy. Partner with Finance to assess portfolio-level trade-offs, capital allocation considerations, and long-range strategic implications of different growth paths. Lead workstreams spanning corporate strategy evolution, portfolio and adjacency assessments, M&A-related strategic diligence, partnership strategy, and Board- and executive-level materials. Partner with the VP of Corporate Strategy to align priorities, messaging, and operating cadence across the function, ensuring disciplined execution, on enterprise commitments. Orchestrate executive meetings, Board engagements, and senior leadership forums, ensuring materials and discussions are cohesive, rigorous, and oriented toward clear actions. Steward and refine EA's corporate strategy narrative, driving consistency across leadership materials and discussions, and partnering with Communications and Investor Relations to translate strategy into clear internal and external messaging. Strengthen the effectiveness of the Corporate Strategy team by evolving the operating model, elevating team communications and forums, and mentoring and developing talent to build a high-performing, future‑ready function. Requirements 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy, corporate development, or related roles, with 3+ years in a management or team leadership capacity, within media, technology, gaming, or entertainment. Experience leading complex, strategic plans that bring measurable growth. Expertise partnering with senior executives, operating efficiently in high-visibility situations. Experience supporting executive forums, leadership communications, and organizational coordination in a fast-paced enterprise setting. Experience balancing long-term strategic vision, while bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to enterprise priorities. Passion for interactive entertainment, innovation, and building enduring franchises that resonate with players and fans worldwide. 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 California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $182,600 - $276,300 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Electronic Arts (EA)