Director, Operational Project Management

Aristocrat Leisure; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat seeks a Director, OPMO to lead the NPI and GSC portfolios, aligning priorities with business strategy and driving execution across units. You will collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term plans and governance, ensuring timely delivery within budgets while advancing innovation.

The role requires strong PMI-style governance, risk management, and a track record influencing executives on strategic trade-offs, with a focus on high-impact global initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of portfolio/program leadership for complex, critical portfolios.
• 5+ years in people/functional leadership with staffing and performance accountability.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree; MBA/MS preferred; PMI certifications encouraged.
• PfMP or PgMP preferred; PMP required; strong governance experience.
• Background in supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or gaming operations preferred.
• Proficient with MS Project, Planview, and data analytics tools.
• Able to influence senior leaders on priorities and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Direct the NPI and GSC Program Management function, setting priorities and objectives.
• Coordinate execution of NPI and GSC portfolios across units with governance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set long-term strategic plans for NPI/GSC.
• Establish and maintain PMI-aligned governance and standards.
• Identify risks, define mitigations, and ensure clear communication.
• Apply data-driven decision making to optimize portfolios and metrics.
• Lead change management for new technologies and processes.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Program management

NPI & GSC

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Risk management

Executive influence

PMO governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations or business

MBA, MS or equivalent

PfMP or PgMP (preferred); PMP required

Tools

Microsoft Project

Planview

Excel

Job description

At Aristocrat, we are committed to delivering world-class gaming experiences through our innovative and creative products. We are looking for an ambitious and exceptionally skilled Director, OPMO 9.14.26 to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing central initiatives and ensuring the flawless completion of our projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to successfully implement and manage our New Product Introduction (NPI) and Global Supply Chain (GSC) portfolios.Our mission is to build the world's greatest gaming experience, and we believe that starts with our people. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to compete in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry and make a significant impact on our organization. We value innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative environment where everyone's ideas are heard and appreciated.What You'll DoDirect the NPI and GSC Program Management function, setting portfolio priorities, operating plans, and performance objectives aligned with business strategy.Coordinate and drive the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Global Supply Chain (GSC) portfolios, encouraging collaboration across business units.Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans and objectives for NPI and GSC.Establish and maintain outstanding project governance, ensuring compliance with PMI or equivalent experience standards and organizational guidelines.Identify risks and issues, define mitigation and contingency strategies, and ensure clear communication for both managed projects and GSC.Advance innovation, operational excellence, and efficiency, ensuring new products are introduced within set timeframes and budgets.Build and sustain positive relationships with key collaborators, encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment.Support the development and implementation of policies and guidelines for NPI and portfolio management, ensuring continuous learning and process improvements.Apply data-driven decision-making to drive portfolio optimization, important metric tracking, and transparent reporting.Inspire change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies, processes, and business improvements.What We're Looking For10+ years of dynamic portfolio/program leadership experience, including accountability for complex, business-critical portfolios and functional outcomes.5+ years of people/functional leadership experience with accountability for staffing, performance, prioritization, and business outcomes.Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred in engineering, supply chain, operations, or business strategy, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred; PMP certification required.Background in supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or gaming industry operations is strongly preferred.Skilled in project and portfolio management software, such as Microsoft Project, Planview, and data analytics platforms.Expertise in enterprise portfolio management, governance, and business transformation strategies.Demonstrated experience advising and influencing senior/executive leaders on strategic priorities, resource trade-offs, and significant business decisions.Strong group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills are critical.Financial competence with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and prioritization.Experience leading large-scale, sophisticated global initiatives in high-growth or regulated industries.Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop complementary teams, encouraging an environment of equity and inclusion.This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.Compensation PhilosophyWe offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.