Lead Analyst - Program Management
Innovation drives Aristocrat’s relentless pursuit of excellence. As an ideas company, we embed fresh thinking throughout our business. We craft sleek new cabinets and premium game content. We also develop award-winning systems. Our goal is to deliver the world's greatest gaming experience daily. Our groundbreaking titles include Game of Thrones™, Sons of Anarchy, and Lightning Link, along with the award-winning Heart of Vegas app. As a Lead Analyst - Program Management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects are managed exceptionally and delivered flawlessly. This outstanding opportunity allows you to work closely with global teams and collaborators, driving the development of innovative gaming experiences. Join us in Noida and be part of a world-class team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming and technology.
- Manage the delivery of features from inception to approval, liaising with collaborators throughout the development process
- Track and report progress on projects, including achievements, risks/issues, and burndowns
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Coordinate and report on multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on accuracy
- Provide estimates on new developments and track estimates versus actuals
- Recognize, convey, and monitor all project dependencies
- Manage collaborator expectations and promptly address urgent issues
- Communicate development progress and commercial timelines to teams
- Facilitate meetings with global teams and collaborators
- Interact with delivery managers, development teams, product managers, quality teams, compliance teams, and senior leadership
- Update project status using Project Web App for PowerBI/Fabric reports
- Maintain data accuracy in required systems and publish regular and ad-hoc reports
- Identify, communicate, and carry out continuous improvement activities
- Participate in developing effective PMO program/project tools for process standardization
- Ensure projects adhere to the established governance framework
- 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role
- Degree in software engineering, project management, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Having a Scrum Master/Agile certification or PMP is advantageous but not required
- Extensive experience in full life cycle project management, including planning, budgeting, estimating, vendor management, and internal negotiations
- Experience within the gaming sector is preferred but not required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to collaborate effectively within a group setting
- Capacity to communicate and negotiate with all levels of staff and management
- Ability to lead projects across multiple geographies successfully
- Strong consulting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, PowerBI, JIRA, and Clarity
- Capacity to perform effectively under pressure on high-profile projects
- Solid organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of the Agile Framework
- 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.
