Associate Program Manager

Aristocrat is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, free-to-play mobile games and online real money games.
Job Description
This role will serve as an Associate Program Manager within the Product EPMO, supporting the delivery of high-impact initiatives and developing toward independent program leadership. You’ll assist senior Program Managers in leading cross-functional execution across technology, product, and commercial teams, while also owning smaller-scale programs and workstreams directly.
This is a hands-on delivery role crafted for someone eager to expand their core program management capabilities while contributing immediately to real business outcomes. You'll work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where curiosity, accountability, and impact are valued.
Typical programs include technology software/enabling platforms, game content development, and hardware development, as well as compliance and quality oversight throughout the full life cycle of the product. You will also use stage gates, risk and opportunity management, regular cadence of meetings, reviews, reporting, program metrics, countermeasures, and overall performance management through the program until closure and transition to business as usual.
What You'll Do
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- Support the EPMO in delivering enterprise product programs, ensuring seamless program tracking, scheduling, and documentation.
- Decompose defined scopes into actionable tasks, maintaining and updating delivery plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, technology, and operations, to cultivate flawless execution.
- Manage program artifacts, trackers, and dashboards using tools like Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, and Power BI.
- Document and monitor project dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions, bringing up blockers when necessary.
- Coordinate and facilitate program meetings, taking charge of agendas, notes, and follow-ups.
- Craft detailed status updates, governance materials, and partner communications.
- Lead smaller prioritized initiatives or pilots from planning through to successful completion.
- Contribute to the EPMO’s efforts to implement modern delivery practices, improving program visibility and impact.
What We're Looking For
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- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in project coordination, delivery operations, or program support roles.
- Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies in a delivery environment.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise project tools such as Jira, Confluence, Power BI, SharePoint, or Microsoft Project.
- Outstanding communication skills with a proven track record to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and follow-through.
- A keen desire to learn and grow within a high-performing program management team.
- PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification is a plus but not required.
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
None
Pay Range
$58,652 - $108,925 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.
This role will serve as an Associate Program Manager within the Product EPMO, supporting the delivery of high-impact initiatives and developing toward independent program leadership. You’ll assist senior Program Managers in leading cross-functional execution across technology, product, and commercial teams, while also owning smaller-scale programs and workstreams directly.
This is a hands-on delivery role crafted for someone eager to expand their core program management capabilities while contributing immediately to real business outcomes. You'll work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where curiosity, accountability, and impact are valued.
Typical programs include technology software/enabling platforms, game content development, and hardware development, as well as compliance and quality oversight throughout the full life cycle of the product. You will also use stage gates, risk and opportunity management, regular cadence of meetings, reviews, reporting, program metrics, countermeasures, and overall performance management through the program until closure and transition to business as usual.
What You'll Do
Support the EPMO in delivering enterprise product programs, ensuring seamless program tracking, scheduling, and documentation.
Decompose defined scopes into actionable tasks, maintaining and updating delivery plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, technology, and operations, to cultivate flawless execution.
Manage program artifacts, trackers, and dashboards using tools like Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, and Power BI.
Document and monitor project dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions, bringing up blockers when necessary.
Coordinate and facilitate program meetings, taking charge of agendas, notes, and follow-ups.
Craft detailed status updates, governance materials, and partner communications.
Lead smaller prioritized initiatives or pilots from planning through to successful completion.
Contribute to the EPMO’s efforts to implement modern delivery practices, improving program visibility and impact.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in project coordination, delivery operations, or program support roles.
Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies in a delivery environment.
Hands-on experience with enterprise project tools such as Jira, Confluence, Power BI, SharePoint, or Microsoft Project.
Outstanding communication skills with a proven track record to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving and follow-through.
A keen desire to learn and grow within a high-performing program management team.
PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification is a plus but not required.
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
NonePay Range
$58,652 - $108,925 per yearOur 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.