Sr. Hardware Project Manager

Aristocrat; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a Sr. Hardware Project Manager located in Las Vegas, Nevada, to lead innovative hardware projects in gaming. You will manage cross-functional teams, drive project outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $84,000 - $156,000 and an extensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering complex product development programs.
• Expertise in hardware product development and regulatory environments.
• Ability to work in intricate and rapidly changing settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for complex NPD and NTD programs.
• Ensure projects meet timeline, cost, quality, and regulatory targets.
• Drive alignment and execution with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Risk management

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, or equivalent)

Job description

Global Engineering D&D

At Aristocrat, we're committed to crafting outstanding experiences for millions of players worldwide. As our Sr. Hardware Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, leading ambitious projects that build the future of gaming. Join a world‑class team dedicated to flawless execution and continuous improvement. This is your chance to create a significant impact within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Offer complete project management direction for complex NPD and NTD programs from concept through development, validation, and production release.
• Own delivery outcomes, ensuring programs meet committed schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory targets.
• Lead and influence cross‑functional teams across engineering, product management, operations, supply chain, and external partners to drive alignment and execution.
• Develop and maintain coordinated project plans, including schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource considerations.
• Drive achievement planning and execution aligned to compressed market timelines and portfolio priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, including defining mitigation strategies, resolving conflicts, and advancing where required.
• Act as the single point of accountability across collaborators, ensuring clear ownership, communication, and decision‑making throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate supplier and manufacturing operations, including prototype builds, validation, and production readiness.
• Lead the transition from development to NPI, ensuring readiness for manufacturing and successful product launch.
• Improve execution efficiency by identifying and removing blockers, simplifying workflows, and reducing coordination overhead for engineering teams.
• Provide accurate, timely, and outcome‑focused reporting on project status, risks, and performance against key achievements.
• Contribute to the evolution of Hardware PMO processes, tools, and governance to support increased portfolio scale and complexity.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrates strong responsibility for delivery results, capable of working in intricate and rapidly changing settings.
• Proven experience driving execution across cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong capability to manage multiple complex and interdependent projects simultaneously.
• Ability to influence collaborators, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment across global, matrixed teams.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, make trade‑offs, and maintain delivery momentum under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to improve delivery processes, not just manage project activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience delivering complex product development programs.
• Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in hardware product development, regulated industries, or high‑complexity environments preferred.

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Pay Range

$84,000 - $156,000 per year

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aristocrat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Diversity and Inclusion are integral to our values of Talent Unleashed, Collective Brilliance, Good Business, Good Citizen, and It’s All About the Player.