Product Manager, VLT

Location:

Moncton, CA, E1H 2R6

Requisition ID: 16075

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 Product Manager, VLT, you are responsible for managing IGT’s VLT products.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager II to join our team, focusing on Video Lottery Terminals (VLT) Gaming.

The Product Manager (under VLT Content Management group) will create, develop, initiate and maintain the game strategy across the channel and customers based on target markets demands, product strategy, player segmentation and prioritization.

The role of Product Manager is to drive the strategy for content design and development for all assigned channels and to ensure that IGT releases top performing, market leading content. The objective is for IGT to have the top performing cabinets and products in each channel. The demand for games comes from across the organization as well as from the customers. Each channel has its own diverse set of requirements and complexities.

The Product Manager will need to closely collaborate with the business leaders to create a strategy and establish the optimal game portfolio for assigned product channels.

Responsibilities

•   Create, develop, initiate and maintain the Content strategy across assigned channel.
•   Review new game design & provide feedback
•   Decide and prioritize the correct Content portfolio. Collaborate with the appropriate departments in assisting their developments for each channel.
•   Write, support and execute the overall Content roadmaps for the channel encompassing internal developments as well as 3rd party content complementing internal deployments.
•   Decide and prioritize game concepts across the channel
•   Own the VLT Game Library management and RFP response support
•   Organize player focus group process for all new game testing activities
•   Coordinate the VLT Game Summit and other content related activities
•   Closely collaborate with the Product Management, Product Marketing and the Commercial team and contribute to the overall product strategy.

DUTIES & ACTIVITIES:

•   Product Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and maintain the product strategy and roadmap for VLT games, aligning with company goals and market demands.
•   Market Research: Conduct market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape. Use insights to inform product development and positioning.
•   Lead contact with both internal and external customers regarding game performance & content strategy
•   Close monitoring of KPI performance, lead and implement initiatives that deliver performance growth.
•   Continuously monitor market developments and adapt roadmaps accordingly.
•   Ensure that target markets are defined and understood by development departments to meet all jurisdictional requirements.
•   Provide leadership in gaming.

Qualifications

•   Minimum 3 years of working in a strategic position with a focus on gaming
•   Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in team management
•   5 years of industry experience
•   Ability to work collaboratively with excellent communication, writing, presentation and relationship building skills
•   Knowledgeable about games and an understanding of the Game Mathematics
•   Demonstrate strong business savvy, accountability, transparency and integrity with an ability to build and guide development teams.
•   A passion for games and an excellent understanding of games
•   Exhibited ability to coach and mentor employees at all levels of an organization

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, and to 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 race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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.