IT Project Manager, Cyber Security/GIS

As a Cybersecurity Project Manager, you'll work with various team members at different levels of the organization to handle the Global Information Security (GIS) program and projects, supervise operations, and improve transparency. You’ll work to ensure teamwork, communication, transparency, and successful delivery of sophisticated projects within the GIS Program, and have a strong sense of ownership, pride, and accountability. You will be responsible for the end-to-end quality of what is released. You will be able to identify unaddressed issues, work on solutions, or find the appropriate owner to ensure only high-quality deliverables are produced.

What You'll Do

• Lead project delivery from an end-to-end perspective in the GIS portfolio, ensuring alignment with PMO Governance and Management practices.

• Build positive relationships within IT and across GIS team members to ensure clear project charters, collaborative planning, delivery, and shared accountability.

• Define project scope, goals, results, timelines, and coordinate testing for GIS initiatives while developing comprehensive project plans that include detailed tasks, resource allocation, and financial management.

• Lead and facilitate project ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) for Agile methodologies or lead traditional Waterfall project meetings (achievement planning, weekly status, lessons learned), along with Steering Committee meetings, Change Control Board Meetings, etc., as appropriate.

• Monitor project progress, track important measures, and effectively communicate project expectations, progress, and challenges to complementary team members, including business users, IT leadership, and vendors.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans to ensure successful project outcomes with change requests properly documented, approved, and incorporated into project plans.

• Find opportunities for process improvement and innovation within project management methodologies and technical implementations.

• Work with the Global Information Security Team to develop and implement the cybersecurity strategy, aligning it with industry standard methodologies and policies.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with team members at different levels, including department heads, technical teams, and end-users. Ensure effective communication and handle expectations throughout the project lifecycle

• Drive project-related change management, as needed, for project team members

• Deliver value as Scrum Master or in other Agile leadership roles

• Exhibit fluency in project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scaled Agile, Hybrid, Lean / Six Sigma, Waterfall, etc.)

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, project management, engineering, or related project management undergraduate course of study.

• PMP Certification or other formal project management training required (college equivalents, company training/programs, etc.)

• 5+ years of program and project management experience within a formal PMO, with 2 or more years guiding other project managers.

• Can demonstrate strong experience leading projects within a cybersecurity portfolio, with knowledge of cybersecurity practices, methodology, and solutions.

• Outstanding leadership skills with a solid track record to drive collaboration and perfection

• Experience in multiple project methodologies, including Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile, and SAFe approaches. PMP and Agile Certifications preferred.

• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, and negotiation skills, with strong analytical, problem-solving abilities, and consistent attention to detail.

• Located in Las Vegas, with the ability to work flexible hours with team members located across multiple time zones.

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. 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

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Pay Range

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.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at https://atibenefits.com/.

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