You will be joining the Technology Platform Group that is responsible for a cutting-edge technology for our gaming platforms that are used in casinos around the world.

As the Technical Platform and Software Release Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Technical Operations Manager and Technical Release Manager, ensuring high-quality standards, attention to detail, and will be responsible for the successful resourcing, coordination, and delivery of workloads to a formal release cadence.

What You'll Do

Proficient in the use of MS Project for Resource assignments and workload management
Conduct meetings with internal technology teams to create transparency of release status, risks, and constraints.
Ensure the communication of workloads within releases to stakeholders is accurate and on a regular cadence.
Previous experience training and introducing Sprints and story points to teams.
Managing technology team workloads in releases, providing weekly updates, working with different departments and teams ensuring alignment of releases.
Responsible for mapping, tracking, and reporting on Jira Epic/Story/Task/Defect per workload or release.
To work with our Project Managers to provide Scenario Plans for any new Product requests.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Hosting retrospectives, getting value added from those sessions, and driving service improvements across the Global Technology group.
Ensuring release documentation is accurate and aligned to Global Technology policies.
Creation of Jira Queries/Reports represented in Confluence.
Creating weekly status reports based on updates provided by teams for an executive audience.
Creation of flowcharts from processes to visually show improvement opportunities.
Establish, develop, and implement release management governance and process.
Fluent in SCRUM and Agile methodologies.
Improve the whole life cycle of services, from inception and design through deployment, operation, and refinement.
This is a role that supports Global teams; hence, flexibility in hours is required.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience providing ICT Release Management in an ITIL operational or engineering environment.
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) desired; other certifications, such as Program Management Professional (PgMP®), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP®), Certified ScrumMaster®, preferred.
ITIL Certified
Experience in running a team with regular cadence (e.g. sprints/retro's, planning) and keeping them on track.
2+ years of Confluence experience
2+ years of Jira experience
Microsoft Products
PowerPoint
MS Project/PWA (Project Web Access)
Change Management experience
Familiar with different project methodologies, Agile, Scaled Agile, Lean / Six Sigma, Waterfall

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. We offer a range of flexible working options through all.flex, our flexible hybrid work model and invite you to have a conversation with us about flexible working. EEO M/F/D/V

World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
Robust benefits package
Global career opportunities

Our Values

All about the Player
Talent Unleashed
Collective Brilliance
Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

None

Pay Range

$123,231 - $228,858 per year

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.