Specialist Project Manager

Scientific Games:

Position Summary

Required Qualifications:

• Experience:
• 8-12 years in IT, with a minimum of 5+ years in release management roles.
• Proven success managing complex releases and schedules for US-based clients.
• Technical & Process Knowledge:
• Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Familiarity with release management tools (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, Git) and process automation.
• Communication Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication, with experience in client and senior stakeholder interactions.
• Ability to translate complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) or Release Management.
• Experience managing distributed teams and remote resources.
• Background in software engineering or a related technical field.
• SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) or Release Management.
• Experience managing distributed teams and remote resources.
• Background in software engineering or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Release Management:
• Plan, schedule, and manage both regular and ad-hoc releases with high quality and within committed timelines.
• Ensure all phases of the release process are followed, covering planning, development, testing, and deployment.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to align with business goals and release schedules.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for US-based clients, translating their requirements into actionable release plans.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, aligning cross-functional teams on deliverables.
• Provide timely updates on release statuses, potential impacts, and schedules.
• Process Management:
• Utilize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage the release process effectively.
• Drive process improvements to streamline workflows and ensure efficient release management.
• Implement best practices in change management, ensuring adherence to both organizational and client-specific requirements.