Project Manager

Rank Interactive; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid & flexible working hours

Wellbeing program

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Pension and bonus schemes

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Rank Interactive, the digital arm of The Rank Group, seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive day-to-day management of multidisciplinary software projects in a fast-paced gambling environment. You will coordinate software, hardware and operations teams, manage scope and timelines, and ensure governance and quality controls are in place.

Join a global digital gaming company with hybrid, flexible work options and strong emphasis on wellbeing, development, and certifications.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years experience managing multidisciplinary software development projects in fast-paced, Agile environments.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple engineering teams (software, hardware, operations).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project) and best practices.
• Experience in gambling or gaming industry is desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Aufgaben

• Deliver projects end-to-end with managed scope, schedule, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Manage and control project scope; document requirements and govern changes.
• Develop and track project plans and milestones; identify risks and drive actions to keep delivery on track.
• Ensure quality controls, testing coordination and readiness activities support delivery.
• Provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders and maintain cross-functional relationships.
• Coordinate resources across cross-functional teams and support prioritisation.
• Apply governance processes including RAID logging and decision logs.
• Monitor costs and forecasts; raise budget concerns when needed.
• Support business readiness and change activities for successful adoption.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement of templates and standards.

Kenntnisse

Agile project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Ausbildung

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Product Management, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

Rank Interactive, the digital arm of The Rank Group, stands as a leading global digital gaming company fuelled by top-tier talent and technology. Recognised through iconic brands, our products and our people, we bring entertainment to millions of people worldwide on various devices daily.

Operating with a multi-branded strategy, we offer online entertainment, bingo and slot gaming, along with a social gaming mobile experience, using a mix of proprietary and licensed software.

With offices in the UK, Gibraltar, Mauritius and South Africa while being part of a Rank Group with approximately 8,000 employees globally; we unite people and entertainment across diverse digital channels.

Joining our high-performing and inclusive culture, you'll instantly become part of a team supporting our customer-facing initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the gambling sector. The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of projects, ensuring delivery is well planned, well controlled and communicated effectively across stakeholders. The role supports predictable delivery by managing scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, resources, budget tracking and business readiness activities in line with team standards and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned projects end-to-end on a day-to-day basis, ensuring scope, schedule, resources, risks and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Manage and control project scope, ensuring requirements are clearly understood, documented and changes are appropriately assessed and governed.
• Develop, maintain and track project plans and milestones, proactively identifying risks to timelines and driving follow-up actions to keep delivery on track.
• Ensure delivery is supported by appropriate quality controls, documentation, testing coordination and readiness activities.
• Provide clear, concise and timely communication to stakeholders, building strong relationships across delivery teams and business functions.
• Coordinate project resources and inputs across cross-functional teams, highlighting resourcing constraints and supporting prioritisation where needed.
• Use agreed project management methods, tools and governance processes consistently, including RAID management, reporting, actions and decision logs.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring mitigation plans and escalation paths are clear.
• Monitor project costs and forecasts, supporting financial control and raising any budget concerns promptly.
• Support business readiness and change activity to help ensure successful adoption of project outcomes into operational use.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of team standards, templates and delivery practices.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience managing multidisciplinary software development projects in fast-paced, Agile environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multiple engineering teams, including software, hardware, and operations disciplines.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project), and best practices.
• Experience within the gambling or gaming industry is desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on achieving results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Product Management, or a related field desirable
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, compliance standards, and responsible gambling principles desirable
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are a plus

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Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment – so you can #BeYourself

You’ll get a competitive salary combined with some great benefits.

Wellbeing@Rank is important... From hybrid & flexible working hours and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we’re here for you.

We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you WORK, WIN and GROW with us.

Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.

From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance – we've got you covered.

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