IT Senior Director Business Relationship Manager - EMEA
The IT Senior Director Business Relationship Manager for the Aristocrat Interactive Business Unit and the EMEA Region is central to crafting and performing the IT strategy. This role offers a chance to impact key technology choices and steer the digital transformation journey. It represents a remarkable opportunity for driven professionals.
The position requires building and maintaining positive relationships with executive business collaborators and IT leaders. The individual will lead IT project governance processes, coordinate IT projects, and lead change management initiatives across the EMEA Region. They will also build and present high-impact executive-level presentations on project, portfolio, and roadmap statuses. Partnering with business leadership to evaluate proposals and develop creative solutions amidst high complexity is key. Driving effective portfolio management, including regular operations reviews and steering committees, is also a core function. The role involves leading initiatives as the EMEA Site Leader for IT, managing and growing the IT team. Coordinating capability mapping and maturity assessments to identify gaps and opportunities, and ensuring alignment with global governance standards through portfolio intake and prioritization forums are also responsibilities. Driving continuous improvements and value optimization within the IT organisation is expected.
- Develop and implement IT strategies and roadmaps for the Aristocrat Interactive and EMEA regions.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with executive business collaborators and IT leaders.
- Lead IT project governance processes, from ideation to elaboration, ensuring flawless execution.
- Coordinate IT projects and lead change management initiatives across the EMEA Region.
- Build and present high-impact executive-level presentations on project, portfolio, and roadmap statuses.
- Partner with business leadership to evaluate proposals and develop creative solutions amidst high complexity.
- Drive effective portfolio management, including regular operations reviews and steering committees.
- Lead initiatives as the EMEA Site Leader for IT, managing and growing the IT team.
- Coordinate capability mapping and maturity assessments to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Ensure alignment with global governance standards through portfolio intake and prioritisation forums.
- Drive continuous improvements and value optimisation within the IT organisation.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, project management, engineering, or related field (required).
- Advanced degree (preferred).
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience in IT application development, operations, and cybersecurity (required).
- Proven technical knowledge in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and architecture guidelines (required).
- PMP, development, and IT operations certifications (preferred).
- Demonstrated track record of C-level engagement and influencing business executives in diverse markets (required).
- Experience in driving digital transformation programs, including cloud migration and enterprise integration (required).
- Strong understanding of new technologies and their application in driving business value (required).
- Expertise in managing and reporting on multi-year roadmaps (required).
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain effective and positive under pressure (required).
- Based in London with the option to work on-site three days per week and occasionally travel across the EMEA region (required).
- Candidates must be authorised to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship (required).
- Robust benefits package
- Global career opportunities
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.