Senior Project Manager (Technology)

Location:

Austin, TX, US, 78727

Requisition ID: 16001

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.

The Role:

As a Senior Project Manager here at IGT your role will be responsible for leading multiple projects simultaneously - Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and managing all implementation processes, including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring, risks, change control, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget.

Projects may vary in number, size and complexity and you can expect to be collaborating with numerous internal teams and external customers!

Are you an expert Project / Technology Manager, looking for a new challenge?

Responsibilities

Manages scope, schedule, budget and quality of assigned projects or project activities per project metrics.
Leads project processes and important metrics following established Processes
Handles internal and external project partners including teams, internal collaborators, customers and vendors.
Provides leadership, coordination, facilitation and motivates teams to complete projects successfully.
Analyzes, reviews and reports project progress including the status of work, resource allocations, financial forecasts.
Applies strict change and issue/risk management processes and communicates them to key stakeholders, members including recovery and risk mitigation plans
Improves project activities and process and innovates to provide project efficiencies
Ability to influence, motivate and coach junior members of Project Management Community

Additional Duties and Expectations

Supports bid processes & contract negotiations
Contributes in Strategic Meetings in relation to assigned project or customer
Actively participates in organizational improvements
Follows on internal technology/operations improvement initiatives

Skill and Competencies

Solid IT project management experience with a proven track record of delivering large/sophisticated sub-projects, projects or programs or portfolio of medium to large projects
Ability to demonstrate taking care of the external customer through your strong written & verbal communication skills
Commercially aware with solid understanding of change in a business environment
Experience of handling multi-functional virtual on/offshore teams
Ability to assist in defining and implementing process improvements for project management

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
10 years of project or relevant technology management experience.
Achievement of industry certification i.e. PMI CAPM or PMP, PRINCEII Practitioner, or equivalent.

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, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

In addition to our competitive benefits package, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, tuition reimbursement, and free identity theft insurance.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.