Technical Project Manager

MGM Resorts International; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Discounts & perks for travel

Free parking

Healthcare & financial support

Development programs

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives, partnering with program managers, product managers, stakeholders, and vendors. You will plan and execute projects, maintain plans, risks, and scope documents, and drive on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and PMP/CSM/ACP certifications, with experience in hybrid PM and Agile Scrum. Hospitality/ Gaming experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• PM certification (PMP, CSM, ACP).
• Experience with hybrid PM and Agile Scrum.
• Experience with Project Management tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of enterprise Technology projects.
• Develop and maintain deliverables: timeline, scope, milestones, risks.
• Coordinate across project managers, product managers, technical and business stakeholders.
• Communicate roadblocks, dependencies, risks and issues to stakeholders.
• Support PMO reporting with status updates and presentations.

Skills

Hybrid PM

Agile Scrum

PM tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

US, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Technical Project Manager is a corporate role within the Technology department focused on leading enterprise-wide strategic projects. This role is tasked with optimizing delivery of core Technology initiatives by catering project management techniques to minimize risk, meet timelines and achieve project goals. This position will plan and execute on projects in partnership with program managers, product managers, internal stakeholders, and external vendors. The Technical Project Manager regularly maintains core project deliverables such as the project plan, project status, risks, dependencies, and scope documents.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead planning and management of small to large-scale enterprise projects within the Technology
• department portfolio.
• Develop and maintain all project deliverables including the project timeline, project status, scope,
• priorities, milestones, and risks.
• Demonstrate indirect leadership to coordinate activities across project managers, product managers,
• technical and business stakeholders maintaining alignment towards project goals and timelines.
• Drive collaboration towards issue resolution, problem solve to maintain projects on track, and proactively
• communicate project roadblocks, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Ability to motivate team members to drive towards progress and maintain focus when faced with project
• adversity.
• Support PMO reporting by regularly preparing status reports, communications, and presentations across all
• levels of the organization to ensure consistent alignment on progress and strategic direction.
• Collaborate across internal teams and external vendors to obtain buy in on project timeline and resources
• required to achieve project goals.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 5+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience Required
• Project management certification (PMP, CSM, ACP)
• Previous technical experience or certifications
• Previous experience using hybrid project management and agile scrum methodologies
• Previous experience using Project Management tools, methodologies and techniques
• throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
• Previous experience leading Technology projects managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risks, reporting and metric development/tracking.
• Proven track record of successfully leading projects on time and within budget
• Interest in Technology, Transformation, and Process Improvement
• Experience working in a similar Technology, Hospitality, or Gaming setting

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.
• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!
• Park with ease—whether you’re on or off shift, it’s free!
• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.
• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.