Project Manager

-; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lottery operator in England is seeking a Digital Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of new digital launches. The ideal candidate will manage complex projects, collaborate with various teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in project management, agile methodologies, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including generous leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

26 days paid leave

Annual bonus scheme

Private Health Cover

Pension matching up to 8.5%

Wellness Allowance of £500

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Project management and delivery within a Digital / Agile environment.
• Experience managing highly complex projects in regulated sectors.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact products involving multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for a Digital launch, from concept to go-live.
• Coordinate internal teams across Digital, Technology, Product, and Compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Gambling Commission regulations and assurance gates.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Digital planning tools

Job description

To lead the planning and management of the end-to-end delivery of new Digital Ways to Play, ensuring the successful coordination of a cross functional team, external partners, regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.

This role is critical to the timely, compliant and commercially effective launch of new Ways to Play that support the National Lottery's strategic objectives and player experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for a Digital launch, from concept finalisation through to go-live and post-launch stabilisation.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan including scope, timelines, milestones, risks, issues and resourcing needs.
• Coordinate internal BAU teams across Digital, Technology, Product, Marketing, Retail, Compliance, Legal, Security and Operations.
• Ensure effective collaboration with third party suppliers including systems, technology, digital, regulatory bodies, marketing etc.
• Manage dependencies across the programme, e.g. Digital platform, regulatory submissions, retail channel readiness etc. Work closely with cross-functional teams across Allwyn (Change & Portfolio, Technology, Marketing, Brand, Legal and Regulations) to optimise delivery quality
• Feed into quarterly planning cycles, drawing regular outputs in order to facilitate regular project governance meetings, providing senior stakeholders with accurate reporting and actionable insights as required within governance forums, Working groups and Steering meetings.
• Ensure all launch activities comply with the Gambling Commission regulations and assurance gates.
• Drive a robust UAT and launch readiness plan and manage business change activities.
• Hold self and team accountable, champion delivery discipline, change control and quality assurance.

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus & Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

We've developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better.

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We're constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back - Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year licence
• Sustainability - Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this
• Inclusion and accessibility - We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether you play a game in a store or online.

We want to create one of the UK's most inclusive organisations - where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to help.

Requirements

• Knowledge and practical experience of Project management and delivery within a Digital / Agile environment (i.e. familiar with iterative Digital planning cycles and relevant tools such as JIRA)
• Experience managing highly complex projects with a core digital / technology component
• Experience delivering projects within a highly regulated, consumer facing environment (gaming, financial services etc)
• Track record of launching high impact products or services involving multi business units and third-party supplier management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to convey concepts coherently to internal and external stakeholders, including executive sponsors and regulatory bodies
• The ability to work within high levels of ambiguity, with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience in matrixed environments, with a track record of leading high performing project teams
• Strong written accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable skills

• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to manage a diverse range of projects across multiple business functions and subject matter areas-not limited to digital initiatives-adapting quickly to new contexts and priorities.

Benefits

• 26 days paid leave (plus bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• 2 x Life Days
• 4 x Salary of Life Insurance
• Pension: we'll match your contribution up to 8.5%
• Single Private Health Cover
• £500 Wellness Allowance
• Income Protection
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Eye Care, Dental and Cycle To Work schemes