Project Manager - Product & Commercial

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK lottery sector seeks a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of new DBG products. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing player experience. Join a transformative journey to improve the National Lottery.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in project management within regulated environments.
• Proven track record of launching impactful products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire project lifecycle for a DBG launch.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Gambling Commission regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Job Description

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group — a multinational lottery operator with a strong presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. Since February 2024, we have been operating the Fourth Licence (10-year licence) for the National Lottery.

Our organization has developed innovative technologies, established player protection frameworks, and demonstrated a solid track record of enhancing lottery experiences. Our goal is to create one of the UK's most inclusive workplaces — where individuals can bring their best selves to work every day, benefiting good causes.

While the National Lottery primarily benefits society through funding for good causes, at Allwyn, we embed our purpose and values into everything we do. Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime, large-scale transformation journey to build a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery that generates more funds for good causes.

Role Purpose

To lead the planning and management of the end-to-end delivery of new or enhanced DBG products, ensuring effective coordination of cross-functional teams, external partners, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder alignment. This role is vital for the timely, compliant, and commercially successful launch of DBDs that support the National Lottery's strategic goals and enhance player experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the entire project lifecycle for a DBG launch, from concept development to go-live and post-launch stabilization.
• Create and maintain a detailed project plan covering scope, timelines, milestones, risks, issues, and resource needs.
• Coordinate internal teams across Product, Marketing, Technology, Digital, Retail, Compliance, Legal, Security, and Operations.
• Ensure effective collaboration with third-party suppliers, including systems, technology, digital, regulatory bodies, and marketing partners.
• Manage dependencies across the program, such as digital platform development, regulatory submissions, and retail channel readiness. Work closely with cross-functional teams (PMO, Transformation, Technology, Marketing, Legal, etc.) to optimize delivery quality.
• Facilitate regular project governance meetings, providing senior stakeholders with accurate reports and actionable insights in governance forums, working groups, and steering committees.
• Ensure all launch activities comply with Gambling Commission regulations and assurance gates.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive UAT and launch readiness plan, managing business change activities.
• Hold yourself and your team accountable, championing delivery discipline, change control, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Practical experience in project management within a regulated, consumer-facing environment (e.g., gaming, financial services).
• Proven track record of launching impactful products or services involving multiple business units and technology components.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engaging with executive sponsors and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to clearly convey concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in matrixed organizational environments.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality written communication skills.