Director, Operational Project Management Office

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Logistics • Product Management • $156,212 PA - $290,109 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director, Operational Project Management Office oversees project management for New Product Introduction (NPI), Global Supply Chain (GSC), and GSC Risk Management. This role provides leadership and guidance to project managers and project leaders within Global Supply Chain, interfacing with various departments. Responsibilities include leading NPI and GSC project portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational goals; driving execution of these portfolios; partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives; establishing best-in-class project governance; identifying and mitigating risks; championing innovation and efficiency; building stakeholder relationships; developing and implementing policies and best practices; and leading and developing a high-performing team. The Director will also provide financial oversight, utilize data-driven decision-making, and drive change management initiatives. The role requires experience in portfolio management, program leadership, and supply chain management, as well as proficiency in project management tools and strong leadership skills.
Must have:
  • 10+ years portfolio/program management experience
  • 5+ years managing Project Managers
  • PMP certification required, PfMP/PgMP preferred
  • Supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing background
  • Expertise in portfolio management & governance
Good to have:
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS)
  • Experience in gaming industry
Perks:
  • Robust benefits package
  • Global career opportunities
  • 401k with employer matching

Job Details

This position is responsible for overseeing the project management team for New Product Introduction (NPI), Global Supply Chain (GSC), and GSC Risk Management. This role is also responsible for providing leadership and guidance to project managers on the team and project leaders within the Global Supply Chain department. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role that will interface with Hardware Engineering, Global Strategic Sourcing, Global Supply and Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Product Management, Sales, Safety and R&D. The Director will provide leadership to Project Managers and Project Manager for the NPI and GSC project portfolios, engaging in all critical aspects of global supply chain and new product development

What You'll Do

  • Provide leadership for NPI and GSC project portfolios, ensuring initiatives align with organizational goals, business priorities, and market needs.
  • Oversee and drive the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Global Supply Chain (GSC) portfolios, fostering collaboration across business units.
  • Partner with senior leadership to support and implement long-term strategic initiatives, driving continuous improvement in NPI, Operations, and Supply Chain.
  • Establish and maintain best-in-class project governance, ensuring compliance with PMI standards and organizational guidelines.
  • Identify risks and issues, define mitigation and contingency strategies, and ensure clear communication for both managed projects and GSC.
  • Ensure GSC department and Corporate Risk Registers are maintained.
  • Champion innovation, operational excellence, and efficiency, ensuring the timely and budget-aligned introduction of new products.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
  • Support the development and implementation of policies and best practices for NPI and portfolio management, ensuring continuous learning and process improvements.
  • Identify and document project scope and project success criteria.
  • Follow Aristocrat’s product hardware development process guidelines and ensure the timely introduction of new hardware products to market.
  • Contribute to portfolio risk management by identifying and addressing potential risks while ensuring compliance.
  • Provide financial oversight of project portfolios, including forecasting, cost control, and resource allocation.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse, high-performing team of program and project managers, fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and professional growth.
  • Utilize data-driven decision-making to drive portfolio optimization, KPI tracking, and transparent reporting.
  • Ensure clear and effective communication with senior leadership and stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and strategic impact.
  • Drive change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies, processes, and business improvements.
  • Ensure material procurement and suppliers' deliveries align with demand and supply plans for NPI projects.
  • Conduct project closure process at the end of the project which includes final budget vs. actual, summary of project accomplishments, issues, and lessons learned.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of project repositories, project site administration, and portfolio reporting.
  • Flexibility to travel internationally and domestically as needed.

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years of experience in portfolio management, program leadership, or a related field, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Portfolio Project Manager managing Project Managers.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred in engineering, supply chain, operations, or business strategy.
  • PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred; PMP certification required.
  • Background in supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or gaming industry operations is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools, including Microsoft Project, Planview, and data analytics platforms.
  • Expertise in enterprise portfolio management, governance, and business transformation strategies.
  • Strong ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels, including executive leadership.
  • Strong group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills are essential.
  • Financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
  • Experience leading large-scale, complex global initiatives in high-growth or regulated industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop diverse teams, fostering an environment of equity and inclusion.

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. 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

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Pay Range

$156,212 - $290,109 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Additional Information:

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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About The Company

Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an ASX20 listed company and one of the world’s leading providers of gaming solutions. We’re licensed in over 300 jurisdictions and operate in over 90 countries around the world. We’re also proud to have a team of over 7000 employees that deliver outstanding results by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and technology each day. We offer a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, social gaming and casino management systems, but it doesn’t stop there. Despite our global presence and exponential growth, we remain an ideas company at heart that is committed to delivering outstanding results for our customers and players and an unparalleled experience for our employees, who have the opportunity to grow, be inspired and be the best they can be.


Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us to live our mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play – every day.  


Come and join us – let’s play!


𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯 @𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵.𝘤𝘰𝘮, @𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮, @𝘱𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥.𝘤𝘰𝘮, 𝘰𝘳 @𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴. 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘵.

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