Aristocrat
Overview
Reporting to the Product Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), the Senior Director, EPMO Digital Portfolios (North America & Australia) will provide leadership across Interactive and Product Madness program portfolios in North America and Australia. This role will ensure transparency into these portfolios, establish disciplined delivery practices, and drive key programs toward successful outcomes that meet business and customer expectations. The Senior Director will work in close partnership with the SVP EPMO, VP EPMO and other regional leaders to strengthen program governance, enhance portfolio visibility, and embed modern delivery standards and tools. This leader must excel in execution, team leadership, and program oversight, ensuring alignment with broader product strategies while managing timelines, scope, risk, and stakeholder engagement across a complex, fast-paced organization.
What You\'ll Do Delivery Enablement
Establish and reinforce best-practice methodologies, tools, and processes that set programs up for success from initiation through completion.
Partner with program managers to ensure delivery discipline, risk management, and readiness for customer-facing outcomes.
Ensure standards, templates, and governance structures are consistently applied across all initiatives.
Optimize resource planning, tracking, and reporting practices to support program portfolio visibility and health.
Program Governance and Risk Management
Lead portfolio prioritization processes in collaboration with the VP EPMO and business stakeholders.
Facilitate customer health assessments, vendor engagement, and contract review processes to support decision-making and governance.
Proactively identify risks and dependencies, and drive mitigation plans to reduce delivery friction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with senior product, technology, and operations leaders across NA and Australia to ensure alignment and coordination in program delivery.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing transparent, actionable insights into portfolio and program health.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Drive awareness of the North America and Australia Interactive & Product Madness program portfolios, ensuring collaborators have a clear view of status, risks, and progress.
Implement and evolve reporting standards and dashboards that link program delivery to measurable business outcomes.
Team Development and Leadership
Lead, coach, and mentor program managers and delivery professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance.
Promote knowledge sharing and standard processes across the EPMO as part of its evolution into a lean, modern, and outcomes-focused function.
What We\'re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
10+ years of experience in enterprise-level program and project management roles.
Proven track record to lead cross-functional delivery in high-growth or transformation environments, ideally within gaming, entertainment, or technology sectors.
Deep expertise in program execution, delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and enterprise governance practices.
PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification preferred but not required.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
Experience working with globally distributed and cross-functional teams.
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. 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
Travel Expectations Up to 25%
Pay Range $168,420 - $312,780 per year
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Further details available through company benefits resources.
Additional Information This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities. Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. You may be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, regulators, and other applicable gaming bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses.
Disclaimer At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
What You\'ll Do Delivery Enablement
Establish and reinforce best-practice methodologies, tools, and processes that set programs up for success from initiation through completion.
Partner with program managers to ensure delivery discipline, risk management, and readiness for customer-facing outcomes.
Ensure standards, templates, and governance structures are consistently applied across all initiatives.
Optimize resource planning, tracking, and reporting practices to support program portfolio visibility and health.
Program Governance and Risk Management
Lead portfolio prioritization processes in collaboration with the VP EPMO and business stakeholders.
Facilitate customer health assessments, vendor engagement, and contract review processes to support decision-making and governance.
Proactively identify risks and dependencies, and drive mitigation plans to reduce delivery friction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with senior product, technology, and operations leaders across NA and Australia to ensure alignment and coordination in program delivery.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing transparent, actionable insights into portfolio and program health.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Drive awareness of the North America and Australia Interactive & Product Madness program portfolios, ensuring collaborators have a clear view of status, risks, and progress.
Implement and evolve reporting standards and dashboards that link program delivery to measurable business outcomes.
Team Development and Leadership
Lead, coach, and mentor program managers and delivery professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance.
Promote knowledge sharing and standard processes across the EPMO as part of its evolution into a lean, modern, and outcomes-focused function.
What We\'re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
10+ years of experience in enterprise-level program and project management roles.
Proven track record to lead cross-functional delivery in high-growth or transformation environments, ideally within gaming, entertainment, or technology sectors.
Deep expertise in program execution, delivery frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and enterprise governance practices.
PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification preferred but not required.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
Experience working with globally distributed and cross-functional teams.
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. 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
Travel Expectations Up to 25%
Pay Range $168,420 - $312,780 per year
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Further details available through company benefits resources.
Additional Information This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities. Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. You may be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, regulators, and other applicable gaming bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses.
Disclaimer At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
#J-18808-Ljbffr