Director, Operational Project Management
At Aristocrat, an ambitious and exceptionally skilled Director, OPMO 9.14.26 is sought to join the dynamic team. This role is instrumental in advancing central initiatives and ensuring the flawless completion of projects. The Director will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to successfully implement and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) and Global Supply Chain (GSC) portfolios.
The mission is to build the world's greatest gaming experience, and this starts with the people. By joining the team, there is an opportunity to compete in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry and make a significant impact on the organisation. Aristocrat values innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative environment where everyone's ideas are heard and appreciated.
- Direct the NPI and GSC Program Management function, setting portfolio priorities, operating plans, and performance objectives aligned with business strategy.
- Coordinate and drive the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Global Supply Chain (GSC) portfolios, encouraging collaboration across business units.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans and objectives for NPI and GSC.
- Establish and maintain outstanding project governance, ensuring compliance with PMI or equivalent experience standards and organizational guidelines.
- Identify risks and issues, define mitigation and contingency strategies, and ensure clear communication for both managed projects and GSC.
- Advance innovation, operational excellence, and efficiency, ensuring new products are introduced within set timeframes and budgets.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with key collaborators, encouraging an inclusive and collaborative environment.
- Support the development and implementation of policies and guidelines for NPI and portfolio management, ensuring continuous learning and process improvements.
- Apply data-driven decision-making to drive portfolio optimization, important metric tracking, and transparent reporting.
- Inspire change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies, processes, and business improvements.
- 10+ years of dynamic portfolio/program leadership experience, including accountability for complex, business-critical portfolios and functional outcomes. (required)
- 5+ years of people/functional leadership experience with accountability for staffing, performance, prioritization, and business outcomes. (required)
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred in engineering, supply chain, operations, or business strategy, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. (preferred)
- PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred; PMP certification required. (required)
- Background in supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or gaming industry operations is strongly preferred. (preferred)
- Skilled in project and portfolio management software, such as Microsoft Project, Planview, and data analytics platforms. (required)
- Expertise in enterprise portfolio management, governance, and business transformation strategies. (required)
- Demonstrated experience advising and influencing senior/executive leaders on strategic priorities, resource trade-offs, and significant business decisions. (required)
- Strong group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills are critical. (required)
- Financial competence with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and prioritization. (required)
- Experience leading large-scale, sophisticated global initiatives in high-growth or regulated industries. (required)
- Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop complementary teams, encouraging an environment of equity and inclusion. (required)
- Comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support wellbeing, and recognise contribution.
- Pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact.
- Specific compensation package determined by factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
- May be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits depending on role and location.
- Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited is an Australian gaming and technology company and one of the world's largest providers of gambling products. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney, it designs and manufactures electronic gaming machines and casino-management systems, and runs sizeable online real-money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive) and mobile games (Pixel United) businesses. Founded in 1953, the group employs more than 7,000 people across over 20 locations worldwide. It is the largest gaming-machine manufacturer in Australia and among the biggest slot-machine makers globally.