Project Manager, Specialty Products

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

OVERVIEW

As the Project Manager, Specialty Products, you are responsible for managing IGT’s content and Hardware roadmap for Specialty Markets (Class II, CDS, HHR and Participation). This position is the primary reference for ensuring the timely release and regulatory approval for all components of IGT’s offering in the target markets. 

This position will work in strict cooperation with the content manager for the assigned product lines and be the main point of contact with the Studios organization developing games as well as the hardware engineering team for the hardware releases. This position is also the main interface with the Compliance team, ensuring that all games and cabinets are properly setup for the external labs certification, as well as the Finance team to ensure proper tracking of al R&D projects.

 

This position is hybrid and can be located in Las Vegas, NV or Reno, NV.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Define and monitor key milestone for all R&D projects under their responsibility
•    Develop project plans and associated communications documents
•    Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
•    Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
•    Monitor timeline variations vs. projects’ goals and trigger corrective actions
•    Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
•    Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
•    Plan and schedule project timelines using IGT’s custom roadmap management tools
•    Track project milestones and deliverables.
•    Support monthly status updates on all development projects in cooperation with Contente Management team
•    Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
•    Build, develop, and grow cross functional relationships vital to the success of the projects.

 

COMMUNICATIONS/INTERACTIONS:
•    Content Management, to ensure proper scope and extent of yearly content roadmap as well as hardware release plans
•    Compliance Team, focusing on prompt and efficient certification of all releases (HW and SW)
•    Game Studios, to support the game development process, monitor project changes and manage Change Requests
•    Hardware Engineering, to create and execute on hardware release plans

REQUIREMENTS

•    Must have PMP certification

•    3+ years of project management experience
•    Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
•    Must have excellent communication, written and oral skills.
•    Must be familiar with all software development methodology (Waterfall, Agile, Lean)
•    Ideally familiar with Salesforce, PPM, JIRA, SAP and Airtable

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

•    Previous experience in regulated gaming is a plus
•    Experience working in cross-functional teams and vendors in projects, including resource planning, scheduling, progress tracking and reporting, and comfort with raising issues and escalating them to senior management if necessary.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):

•  Travel as required to meet business objectives 

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

 

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged.  IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, col