Morgane Sabin
Ladera Ranch,USA
Summary
Dynamic executive with over 15 years of experience leading game production, technology, and operations at industry leaders including EA, Blizzard, Hasbro, and BECU. Builds high-performing teams, scales delivery capabilities, and drives strategic initiatives across global studios and enterprise portfolios. Recognized for transforming complex organizations through data-driven decision-making, clear communication, and a passion for creating innovative products and exceptional player experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, PMO
Electronic Arts
01.2022 - Current
- Direct global team of 18 technical project managers in Data & Insights supporting all EA studios; developed organizational structure, role clarity, and performance metrics to scale delivery across 400+ employees.
- Standardized project delivery and reporting processes, integrated OKRs, and implemented portfolio planning tools to drive predictability and transparency.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Led Agile‑at‑scale transformation and pod‑based operating model, partnering with studios, resulting in an increase of 25% velocity.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
Director of Technical Program Management, Mobile
Electronic Arts
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed team of software engineers and program managers across North America and Asia, delivering portfolio‑wide initiatives including iOS 14 upgrades and a scalable data pipeline.
- Established program management best practices and governance processes, reducing execution risk and ensuring consistent stakeholder communication.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Mentored development directors, drove diversity and inclusion initiatives, and participated in EA’s Women’s Ultimate Team.
Lead Production Manager
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Led a team of game producers across multiple offices and partnered closely with incubation teams in Asia to plan and execute new game features.
- Implemented standardized SDLC and project management practices across eight production pods, improving cross‑team coordination and accelerating feature delivery by 30%.
- Created work intake and prioritization processes, established department roadmaps, and managed department backlogs to align with business goals.
- Coached and developed four project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Senior Technical Program Manager
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed the 2019 portfolio roadmap for corporate applications, collaborating with leadership to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
- Recovered and delivered a strategic planning tool within six weeks, earning additional high‑profile assignments and trust from executives.
- Owned the product vision, roadmap, and implementation of the Atlassian suite across Activision‑Blizzard‑King, enabling improved collaboration and reporting.
- Implemented release processes to support CI/CD, managing weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly, and quarterly releases across multiple applications.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, managed budgets, and communicated program status to stakeholders including C‑level executives.
Senior Technical Project Manager
BECU
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Led multi‑phase, multi‑million‑dollar cloud migration program, moving 300+ applications and systems to the cloud while ensuring security, compliance, and business continuity.
- Managed build‑out of primary and secondary datacenters, overseeing systems migration, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Owned the Control Management Environment initiative to ensure full regulatory compliance and risk governance across IT operations.
- Managed Azure‑based mobile authentication project for millions of users, ensuring privacy and security regulations were met.
- Implemented new PPM tool and promoted adoption of Agile and Scrum methodologies, establishing a project management community of practice to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
Game Producer
Hasbro (Wizards of the Coast)
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Produced the multi‑million‑dollar Magic: The Gathering Online program, leading a 24x7x365 team of 20+ developers, QA, QE, system engineers, and DBAs.
- Managed Level 2 PCI compliance project impacting all revenue systems, leading a 12‑member team and serving as single point of contact for cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Developed IT project plans aligned with business objectives, defined technical and functional requirements, and recommended appropriate architectures.
- Championed adoption of cutting‑edge project management and software development frameworks to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Online Communities Group Manager
Hasbro (Wizards of the Coast)
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Supported the CMO in strategy and execution of marketing and PR initiatives for four brands, managing a team of four and Tier 1 managed services personnel.
- Managed four corporate community forums, engaged with users at industry events such as E3 and GenCon, and improved user growth and retention.
- Coordinated with product and business teams on technology, processes, and social media tactics to enhance online community engagement.
Online Community Program Manager
NCSoft Corporation
12.2009 - 02.2011
- Recruited to build and manage a new online community department for a top Korean‑based game publisher.
- Established vision and strategy for online engagement and hired a team of eight across Seattle and UK offices to execute marketing and community management activities.
- Acted as single point of contact between product and business teams on technology, processes, and social media tactics related to online communities.
Program Manager, Member Services
TangoWire
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Managed development of new infrastructure, loyalty programs, and analytics for an online dating site.
- Created and prioritized efforts of a new member services group that contributed to 10% year‑over‑year growth.
- Developed strategic metrics to measure customer satisfaction and opportunities, enabling data‑driven decision making by leadership.
Education
MBA -
University of West Texas A&M
BA - Global Studies & Human Rights
University of Washington
Seattle, WASkills
- Operational & Digital Transformation
- Global Production Leadership
- Portfolio & Program Governance
- Agile & SDLC Implementation
- Cross‑Studio Collaboration
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Collaborative leadership
- Culture transformation
- Team management
Websites
Languages And Technical Skills
English (fluent), French (fluent), Farsi/Persian (conversational), Cloud Infrastructure (Azure), Splunk, ServiceNow, Jira, SAP, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, EPM, SOX & PCI Compliance, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall
Leadership Highlights
- Built and scaled EA’s PMO team from 2 to 14 TPMs globally, standardizing processes across a 300+ person organization and improving delivery velocity by 25% and on-time completion to 95%.
- Rolled out Agile-at-scale and a holistic portfolio roadmap across EA’s Data & Analytics organization, reducing project cycle times by 20% and increasing cross-studio alignment.
- Delivered multi-million-dollar AAA game initiatives (e.g., Magic: The Gathering Online) and major mobile programs, leading cross-functional teams of 20+ engineers, producers, and support staff.
- Led enterprise cloud migration and datacenter buildout at BECU, migrating 300+ applications while ensuring regulatory compliance, disaster-recovery readiness, and improved security.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Director, PMO
Electronic Arts
01.2022 - Current
Director of Technical Program Management, Mobile
Electronic Arts
07.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Production Manager
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Technical Program Manager
Blizzard Entertainment
05.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Technical Project Manager
BECU
04.2015 - 04.2018
Game Producer
Hasbro (Wizards of the Coast)
04.2013 - 04.2015
Online Communities Group Manager
Hasbro (Wizards of the Coast)
03.2011 - 04.2013
Online Community Program Manager
NCSoft Corporation
12.2009 - 02.2011
Program Manager, Member Services
TangoWire
08.2006 - 12.2009
BA - Global Studies & Human Rights
University of Washington
MBA -
University of West Texas A&M
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