Project Manager

Chiswick, England, United Kingdom

11/14/2024

iGaming:

If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Light and Wonder Spark team. In this role, you’ll lead Custom Game Development projects and other key initiatives, collaborating closely with both technical and non-technical teams. This role requires a strong communicator adept at managing diverse stakeholders and capable of driving projects to successful delivery within challenging timelines.

Responsibilities of a Project Manager:

• Project Planning and Delivery: Plan, manage, and execute custom game delivery projects on tight schedules, working closely with internal teams (e.g., compliance, QA, content) and external stakeholders to meet milestones and exceed expectations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with customers to define game requirements, agree on timelines, and coordinate the game launch.
• Communication and Updates: Provide clear and timely project updates, ensuring consistent communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Accountability and Milestones: Set, monitor, and enforce project milestones, holding team members accountable to timelines and quality standards.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and escalate as necessary to maintain project momentum and meet goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovate and improve communication processes, project management tools, and workflows to optimise efficiency and project outcomes.

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience managing software projects with challenging timelines, ideally using methodologies like Agile or Waterfall.
• Multitasking and Prioritisation: Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering quality results.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in managing stakeholder expectations and fostering collaborative relationships.
• Organisational Skills: Highly organised, with an eye for detail, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Adaptability and Proactivity: Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, bringing forward solutions and innovative ideas proactively.
• Regulatory Experience: Prior experience in a regulated online environment is essential, as our projects require rigorous adherence to certification and regulation standards.
  
  
  

It’d also be great to see these skills/experiences as well:

• Knowledge of the gambling industry (specifically Casino)
• Familiar with project management tools (e.g., Jira and Monday)
  
  
  

Additional information Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.
• Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.
  
  
  

And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.