Associate Program Manager (Technical)

What You'll Do

Project Management

• Manage the deliveries of features – including liaising with stakeholders throughout the development process (from inception to approval)

• Track & report progress of the projects (milestones, risks/issues, burndowns)

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

• Ability to manage and report on multiple projects simultaneously

• Provide estimates on new developments and track estimates vs actuals

Stakeholder Management

• Identify, communicate, and track all dependencies

• Manage stakeholder expectations – identify and act on urgent issues

• Communciate with teams on development progress and commercial timelines

• Attend and facilitate meetings with global teams and stakeholders

• Interactions with delivery manager, development teams, product managers, quality teams, compliance teams, global project managers and senior leadership

Reporting

• Update project status using MS Project/Project Web App for PowerBI reports

• Maintain data accuracy in the required systems

• Publish regular and ad-hoc reports from various sources

• Provide input into improvements to existing reports and tools

Continous Improvement

• Identify, communciate and implement continous improvements activities

• Participate in the  development of effective PMO program/project tools to aid in process standardization

• Provide support to the teams during the change management process

Governance

• Ensure the projects are managed following the established framework

• Communicate established framework/governance to stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Experience & Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience as a Project Manager

• Degree qualification in software engineering, project management, IT or another related field

• Scrum Master/Agile certification, PMP would be beneficial but not mandatory.

• Extensive experience in full life cycle of project management, including planning, budgeting, estimating, vendor management and internal negotiations

• Experience in the Gaming Industry preferred but not mandatory.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including report writing and presentations

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment

• Capacity to communicate and negotiate with all levels of staff and management

• Capability to lead projects across multiple geographies

• Strong consulting, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, PowerBI, JIRA, TFS, and Clarity

• Ability to work under pressure on high visibility projects

• Solid organizational and time management skills

• Knowledge of Agile Framework

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

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