Project Manager

Aristocrat; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a Project Manager to drive flawless execution across our gaming portfolio. You’ll liaison between studios and enterprise functions, lead cross‑functional alignment, and manage onboarding of new studios and technologies.

The role focuses on reporting, ROI reviews, and coordinating scalable studio operations to deliver innovative products. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in game development or digital production and 4+ years in project management, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in game development or digital production, 4+ years in project/program management.
• Proven success coordinating complex, cross-functional portfolios.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and present to senior collaborators.
• Collaborative teammate with a low-ego, high-integrity approach and strong cross-functional relationships.
• Skilled in project management tools (e.g., Atlassian products, including JIRA and Confluence).
• Trusted with sensitive information; demonstrates discretion and integrity.
• Self-starter with a results-driven approach and ability to lead through change.
• Passion for games and a strong appreciation for the creative process.
• Global International Travel Required up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between studio teams and enterprise functions including Product, Commercial, and Marketing.
• Foster collaboration with Program Management & Delivery teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Support onboarding and integration of new studios, tools, and technologies.
• Manage enterprise-level portfolio reviews and establish achievement check-ins.
• Ensure project alignment with development partners using strategic goals and communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Support project recovery efforts and remove organizational impediments to team success.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems to track production health, roadmap commitments, and delivery metrics.
• Monitor portfolio return on investment and assess the impact of strategic decisions.
• Coordinate scalable operational processes and studio-wide guidelines.
• Coordinate IP/trademarking and lead all aspects of onboarding studios into new platforms and ecosystems.
• Studio intake, FY road mapping, prioritization, and operational triage.
• Manage studio operations for Digital gaming business.

Skills

Game development

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

JIRA & Confluence

Discretion & integrity

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Join Aristocrat, where innovation meets excitement! As a Project Manager, you'll be central to our dynamic team. You will drive flawless execution across our world-class gaming portfolio. Aristocrat is committed to bringing happiness to life through the power of play. Your role is key to ensuring our products keep leading the market. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within an ambitious company that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Act as a key liaison between studio teams and enterprise functions including Product, Commercial, and Marketing.
• Foster collaboration with Program Management & Delivery teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Support onboarding and integration of new studios, tools, and technologies.
• Manage enterprise-level portfolio reviews and establish achievement check-ins.
• Ensure project alignment with development partners using strategic goals and communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Support project recovery efforts and remove organizational impediments to team success.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems to track production health, roadmap commitments, and delivery metrics.
• Monitor portfolio return on investment and assess the impact of strategic decisions.
• Coordinate scalable operational processes and studio-wide guidelines.
• Coordinate IP/trademarking and lead all aspects of onboarding studios into new platforms and ecosystems.
• Studio intake, FY road mapping, prioritization, and operational triage.
• Manage studio operations for Digital gaming business.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in game development or digital production, 4+ years in project/program management.
• Proven success coordinating complex, cross-functional portfolios.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and present to senior collaborators.
• Collaborative teammate with a low-ego, high-integrity approach and strong cross-functional relationships.
• Skilled in project management tools (e.g., Atlassian products, including JIRA and Confluence).
• Trusted with sensitive information; demonstrates discretion and integrity.
• Self-starter with a results-driven approach and ability to lead through change.
• Passion for games and a strong appreciation for the creative process.
• PMP, Agile, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Global International Travel Required up to 25%.

Come be a part of a team where your outstanding talents will shine and your contributions will make a real impact!

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Pay Range

$79,115 - $124,800 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/ .

Additional Information

This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.