Mgr Software Eng

IGT is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across global channels and regulated segments through gaming machines, sports betting and digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. For more information, please visit .

Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized individual with strong communication skills to work with cross-functional creative teams and help execute several large, complex projects through the complete project management life cycle. This candidate will use their talents to participate and collaborate with a motivated cross-disciplined team to deliver innovative creations on time to the market. The ideal candidate embraces change, understands how to apply flexible project management frameworks to meet the needs of the team, and is an active coach at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with fellow project managers across various platforms to develop best practices, facilitate broad initiatives, and support business goals.
• Facilitate and support development teams to deliver high-quality foundation features on time, through planning and coordinating all aspects of foundation projects from planning to completion.
• Lead development teams through project status, technical design reviews, escalations, budgets, accountability, tasks, timelines, etc.
• Report current project status, escalations, and budgets for all assigned projects to senior management.
• Review product roadmaps, direction, requirements, prioritization, and project status with the product teams to establish a clear, strategic direction.
• Review development plans, processes, and tool improvement with the Intelligen and IntelligenEVO Quality team.
• Interface with multiple resources such as PMO for R&D based projects.
• Work closely with product management to assess feasibility of product features and provide alternatives when necessary.
• Motivate team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Proactively assess process improvement options to project and improve project profitability
• Communicate, monitor, and enforce company guidelines for software development
• Encourage the innovation of processes and creative development methodologies by all team members.
• Actively lead or participate in resolving key issues which may impact the performance of the team
• Present creative solutions to internal teams
• Participate in the mentoring and career development of all direct reports

Qualifications
Must understand development best practices and technology trends to challenge and enhance the development processes, tools, and resources

• Demonstrate collaborative work style. The candidate should be detail orientated, a team player with the ability to multitask.
• Superior writing and communication skills and an ability to work independently.
• Excellent understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes and tools and a good understanding of resources and project load balancing.
• Strong understanding of prioritization, stakeholder engagement and escalation protocols.
• Experience in the gaming industry is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent experience

Preferred

• Computer Science secondary diploma or higher
• 10 + years working in a technology-based role
• 10 + years managing development teams
• 5 + years developing solutions as an individual contributor
• Experience developing and managing products in a highly regulated industry

*Keys to Success*

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.