Sr Director, Strategic Programs and Initiatives

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads cross functional strategic initiatives, programs and projects across the L&W enterprise
• Key focal point to provide governance and structure to enterprise maturity across the L&W product footprint
• Runs audits along with coaching and mentorship of project and program management function
• Leads PMO space for iGaming and Social casino and content portfolio to support omnichannel model
• Oversees the flow of all L&W products from cradle to grave
• Provides logistical coordination across multiple departments for products coming through the Development lifecycle
• Removes all obstacles and impediments to Sales related issues to improve financial results
• Provides support for all processes and procedures for key corporate Quality initiatives
• Supervises the work performed by other departments working with products and initiatives
• Tracks project expenses, budgets, and timelines; reports information back to management
• Works directly with customers and other customer requests when needed
• Provides support for other customer facing departments related to issues they are having with fielded product
• Responsible for oversight of Regulatory submissions on all parts needed for over 200 jurisdictions on all product lines
• Works with other departments on the rollout of new and existing products, processes and SOP
• Assists other members of the department and provides support to all other stakeholders on an as needed basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Requires 15+ years of Project management experience, gaming preferred
• Requires 10+ years supervisory / management experience
• Extensive experience at managing Product lifecycles, New Product Introductions, Casino Openings and major customer or corporate driven projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage multiple projects and tasks related to financial results and project goals
• Proven track record of effective leadership and management combined with an innovative and market-driven approach

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Outlook
• Knowledge of all ERP tools and Product Release systems
• Ability to multi-task and juggle 10-30 projects per month
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to deal with internal issues and problem solve quickly with little to no supervision
• Analytical thinker, strategic planner and excellent Time Management skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and customers at all levels including top level management
• Knowledge of all L&W product lines, policies, and procedures
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Project management skills

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.