Project Manager, PMO

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate project team members while influencing the team to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Foster awareness, understanding and respect for diverse perspectives while managing and resolving any conflict between the cross-functional team members.
• Hold other teams accountable and make solid assessments when escalations are needed.
• Lead end-to-end project management for the implementation of IT infrastructure and vendor application services within the gaming and racing industries and corporate functions.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Coordinate with vendors to procure necessary hardware, software, and services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and testing of IT infrastructure components, including network systems, servers, and security measures.
• Facilitate system testing and training sessions to ensure smooth transition of IT services into production.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained and accessible for reporting purposes.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting key milestones and deviations from the project plan.
• Travel to project locations at key points in the project lifecycle.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Contribute to ongoing continuous improvement of CDI IT PMO processes, tools and templates.
• May be assigned other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience of at least three years in project management, preferably within IT, gaming industry or other regulated environments.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure general concepts, including networking, servers, storage, and security systems.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and implementing compliance measures within IT projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for resource planning, task tracking, scheduling, and reporting (e.g., MS Project, KeyedIn).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to get work done through others without direct authority.
• Ability to obtain racing and/or gaming licenses as required in CDI jurisdictions.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice to Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain within the first year.
• Experience leading ERP implementations.
• Experience leveraging lean/six sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with vendor application services used in gaming facilities, such as player tracking systems, slot management software, and surveillance solutions.

Qualifications

• Educational background in relevant fields (IT, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering).
• Professional certification (PMP) preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of three years of project management experience in regulated environments.

Benefits & Perks

• Not explicitly specified in the description.