Project Manager

GamblingCareers.com; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat in Reno, NV is seeking a Project Manager to drive flawless execution across our gaming portfolio. You will act as a key liaison between studio teams and enterprise functions, ensuring alignment and transparent delivery across products and platforms.

Applicants should have 4+ years in project or program management, 2+ years in game development or digital production, and proficiency with JIRA and Confluence. Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in game development or digital production, 4+ years in project/program management.
• Proven ability to coordinate 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.
• PM tools proficiency (JIRA, 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%.

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

Cross-functional coordination

Portfolio management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Influence and presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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!

Compensation Philosophy

We 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.