Project Manager

Playtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in the UK is seeking a proactive Project Manager to manage the installation and upgrade of their casino management products globally. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in technology project delivery. Responsibilities include managing project scope, guiding teams, and ensuring successful project execution in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Company events

Focus on mental well-being

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a project management role.
• Experience delivering technology projects with a Microsoft tech stack.
• Proven track record in delivering customer projects.
• Ability to manage tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Quick learner with a proactive approach to development.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for Neon Casino Management products.
• Define project goals, objectives, and scope.
• Allocate and manage resources efficiently.
• Lead and motivate project teams.
• Oversee project execution from start to finish.
• Identify and resolve project-related issues.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Time management

Team motivation

Initiative-taking

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Service Fabric

Job description

Overview

Playtech land based Casino Management System (Neon) is looking for a proactive Project Manager with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Ready to level up your career? Playtech provides a dynamic environment where people are our biggest asset and where diverse thoughts and collaboration drive better business decisions. Playtech is an equal opportunities employer and celebrates differences to support responsible business practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to install or upgrade the Neon Casino Management portfolio of products for land-based casinos globally.
• Define project goals, objectives, scope, and deliverables as part of project planning and strategy.
• Allocate and manage resources efficiently to support successful project execution.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate project teams, including technical staff and stakeholders; serve as the liaison between technical teams and business objectives.
• Oversee project execution from inception to completion; monitor progress and manage the full project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues; manage project risks and implement corrective actions.
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders; ensure clear communication about progress and challenges.
• Deliver high-quality documentation to support projects and improve team processes.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar project management role, ideally within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Are experienced delivering technology projects with a Microsoft technology stack.
• Proven track record in delivering projects as a supplier to customers, and professional in all forms of your communications to customers.
• Plan effectively, managing your own workload and communicating clearly with the team.
• Learn quickly, take initiative, and own your development with support from our training team.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time to meet project milestones.
• Solve problems by identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Motivate teams, delegate tasks, and foster collaboration.

Nice to have

• Possessing knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Service Fabric
• Spanish / Portuguese language skills

Thrive in a culture that values

• Professional challenges
• Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being
• Work-life balance, flexibility and hybrid work
• Fun and engaging company events

Additional Information

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Our team plays a key role in the project delivery of our next-generation casino management products into land-based casinos globally. As part of the Project Management Team you’ll work closely with every team within the Playtech Neon business unit, and act as a key point of contact for our wonderful customers during project execution. Within our team, you will acquire overall expertise of Playtech’s structure and the Neon products portfolio, while never having a routine day.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.