Programme Manager

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Entain
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Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together. Job Description

As a Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in aligning and optimizing our initiatives. Your responsibility is to understand and manage complex programmes of work which involve multiple teams across our Product and Technology landscape. Key Responsibilities

Works with Product and Engineering to solve complex business problems that allow the frictionless flow of value to our customers. Viewed as an expert across the organization in managing complex programmes of work that span pillars, domains, and sub-domains. Leads detailed planning to gain alignment of teams, map dependencies, and use your network to collaborate and enable seamless delivery. Assigned to programmes of work that have a start and an end. Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine the strategic direction. Understand overarching business goals and objectives and translate them into actionable initiatives. Produces the overall plan and governance framework in collaboration with commercial stakeholders for the programme of work. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and organizational roadblocks that hinder teams' progress. Collaborate with various stakeholders to address these challenges, streamline processes, and improve communication and collaboration across all departments. Champion a collaborative and high-performance culture within cross-functional teams. Provide guidance and mentorship to teams, fostering an environment that promotes innovation, continuous improvement, and learning. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives, ensuring that they are executed efficiently, meet quality standards, and deliver the intended value to the organization and its customers. Provide transparency on the programme through regular SteerCos and reporting. Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact the successful delivery of initiatives. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges proactively. Guides others in resolving complex issues and may lead a team of project managers where needed. Qualifications

An expert in Project/Programme Management, planning, organizing, and overseeing tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve specific objectives and deliver successful outcomes within a defined scope. A strong communicator, with the ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully. Experienced in project and programme finance including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and decision-making, to support strategic goals. Expert in Risk Management, identifying, evaluating and managing risks by developing and implementing risk management strategies, frameworks, policies, procedures, and practices. Extensive experience in Resources Management, acquiring, allocating, and managing resources in the most efficient and effective manner. Technical Acumen, with a basic technical understanding to effectively communicate with development teams and understand technical constraints. Advanced in Data Analysis, interpreting, cleaning, transforming, and deriving meaningful insights from complex datasets using statistical, computational, and visualization techniques to inform decision-making and drive actionable outcomes. Stakeholder Management, organizing, monitoring, and improving relationships with stakeholders. Demonstrable experience of change management, with the ability to plan, communicate, implement, and support the smooth transition of individuals and organizations through periods of significant change, ensuring successful adoption and minimal disruption. Experienced in Quality Assurance to ensure that Entain is providing the best possible product to our customers. Well-versed in crisis management, being prepared to handle unexpected challenges and crises, such as game launch issues or security breaches, is important for maintaining player trust. An advanced understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of the betting and gaming industry. A deep understanding of the betting and gaming industry, including current trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape. Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like: A regular bonus A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme Wellbeing support, and so much more. And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supportive community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated.

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