Technical PMO Partner

We are seeking a Technical PMO Partner to join our Technical Project Management Office (PMO). Your main role is to guarantee the successful coordination, governance, and strategic implementation of multiple initiatives and projects within a portfolio. You will collaborate with team members, senior leadership, and multi-functional technology teams to align ALABs' strategic objectives with the technology business unit portfolio. Lead all aspects of technical project managers, implement standard methodologies, drive positive change, and foster continuous improvement in technical projects. Outstanding critical thinking, technology expertise, operational excellence, and project management skills are crucial for achieving successful project outcomes.

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Reporting to the Technical PMO Leadership, the PMO Partner is embedded in our Technical PMO organization while supporting ALABs' objectives. Join our journey to build technical teams and optimize tools and processes for a new operational excellence function.

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What You'll Do:

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Successful operational excellence for technical delivery demands a few critical duties in the role:

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• Lead and be responsible for a team of technical project managers, ensuring effective prioritisation for strategic, operational, and technology initiatives across the organization, including ALABs.
• Lead regular development portfolio/initiative reviews to evaluate project performance, risks, and issues within ALABs.

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• Lead and improve tech-related change projects, focusing on successful adoption of new systems, processes, platforms, and tools with a human-centric approach.

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• Lead and mentor the project managers, advocating for technical delivery standard methodologies, process refinements and scalability, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement (e.g. Agile, DEVOps, etc)
• Contribute to the development and implementation of PMO capabilities, modernizing toolsets, and processes aligned with the PMO framework and methodology (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Smartsheet, etc)
• Act as a point of escalation for the project manager team, manage partner expectations across technical projects, resolve conflicts, and address concerns in a timely and proactive manner.
• Stay informed about industry trends, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud, as well as advancements in methodologies related to project management, argument development, and change management for complex initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to technical governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements across projects and ALABs initiatives.
• Provide guidance and career development to project managers, fostering their growth in project management practices and leadership capabilities.

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What We're Looking for

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• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Software Development, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of proven experience, leading technical/strategic project intake, discovery, and organizational change for multiple initiatives, and being responsible for the operational excellence of PMO functions.
• Experience in leading and developing a team of technical resources/project managers. Support the hiring and evaluation processes for technical project managers, ensuring alignment with organizational & development goals and project collaborator needs.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, aligning operational charter objectives with the business's goals, delivering tangible results, and continuous process improvement.
• Subject matter authority in project management methodologies, frameworks, and standard processes, with proficiency in both Agile methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management practices.
• Proficient in PPM and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and Tempo.
• Knowledge of systems architecture, systems platforms, SDLC processes, and cybersecurity principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with partners at all levels.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in reporting RAG/RAID status, risks, issues, and resource utilization to partners and leadership.
• Travel expectation is up to 10%

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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• Knowledge of software development workflows, automated deployment processes, and collaborative coding platforms.
• PgMP, PMP, CSM, or other industry-specific certification is preferred.
• Experience in the gaming or entertainment technology sector.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the gaming industry
• Familiarity with resource management and capacity planning tools and techniques.

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Why Aristocrat?

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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.

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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

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• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

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Our Values

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• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

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Travel Expectations

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Up to 25%

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Pay Range

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$91,700 - $170,300 per year

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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.

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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/.

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Additional Information:

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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.

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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.