Walk-in || Project Management Specialist

Job Summary

The Specialist Project Manager leads the delivery of complex, high-value technology programmes within Scientific Games' Central Gaming division. With a strong command of both delivery methodology and commercial management, this role drives end-to-end programme execution across multiple workstreams and jurisdictions, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives, financial targets and client expectations. The Specialist PM provides structured leadership to project teams, mentors junior PMs, and plays an active role in establishing and improving delivery practices within the India PMO.

Scope

Own and drive delivery of complex, multi-workstream technology programmes valued up to $5M$10M. Lead teams of 1020+ across engineering, QA, infrastructure, and business functions. Manage cross-regional dependencies and multi-client delivery portfolios. Drive PMO process improvement and contribute to the team's delivery capability uplift.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

Programme & Project Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex software and technology programmes with multiple workstreams.
• Define programme structure, governance model, and delivery approach in alignment with organisational standards.
• Drive integrated programme planning including scope, schedule, resource and budget baselines.
• Manage cross-functional delivery teams and hold accountability for programme outcomes.
• Oversee stage-gate reviews, go/no-go decisions, and cutover planning for major releases.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:

• Act as the senior delivery contact for internal and client stakeholders at programme level.
• Prepare and present executive-level programme dashboards, steering committee packs and ELT updates.
• Facilitate resolution of escalated risks, issues and cross-programme dependencies.
• Build trusted relationships with senior technology and business leaders across regions.

Risk, Issue & Change Management:

• Own the programme RAID framework ensuring risks and issues are identified, assessed, prioritised and resolved.
• Distinguish between risks requiring mitigation planning and blockers requiring immediate escalation.
• Chair risk workshops and drive cross-functional resolution of programme-level blockers.
• Manage formal change control including impact assessment, approval and communication.

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Own programme P&L reporting budget, forecast, actuals and variance to plan.
• Manage vendor contracts, purchase orders and resource cost tracking across the programme.
• Identify financial risks and present mitigation options to the PMO Lead / Programme Director.
• Report financials across currencies and regions with accuracy and transparency.

Team Leadership & Mentoring:

• Provide day-to-day direction and coaching to Senior and Junior Project Managers in the team.
• Review and quality assure project artefacts produced by team members.
• Support performance conversations and development planning for direct or dotted-line team members.
• Champion a culture of accountability, structured delivery and continuous improvement.

Governance, PMO & Process Improvement:

• Ensure all programme documentation meets internal governance, audit and compliance standards.
• Drive adoption of PMO tools, templates and frameworks across the delivery team.
• Lead lessons learned reviews and translate findings into actionable process improvements.
• Contribute to the development of PMO standards, playbooks and onboarding frameworks.

Requirements & Competencies:

• 8–12 years' progressive experience in project and programme management within technology or software delivery.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi-workstream programmes end-to-end.
• Strong experience managing budgets of $3M–$10M, including vendor management and P&L reporting.
• Advanced stakeholder management — board-level presentations, client engagement, and cross-regional coordination.
• Expert-level application of delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, or Hybrid).
• Experience leading teams of 15+ across engineering, QA, infrastructure and business functions.
• Mentoring and coaching capability for junior and mid-level project managers.
• Proficiency in enterprise PM tools: MS Project, Jira, Clarity, Planview, or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for programme-level reporting and executive communication.
• Strong commercial acumen — contract management, vendor negotiation, budget ownership.
• Certification: PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner (mandatory); MSP, AgilePM, or SAFe preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries (gaming, fintech, payments, telecom, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure in fast-paced, globally distributed organisations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication — clarity, conciseness and credibility at executive level.

Authority / Decision Making

Authorised to manage programme scope, schedule, budget and vendor decisions within approved programme parameters. Escalates material changes or strategic decisions to PMO Director / COO International.

Key Contacts

Internal

• Senior Manager / Director, Project Management
• Programme Director / COO International
• Engineering, QA and Infrastructure Leadership
• Finance Business Partner and Commercial Teams
• Regional Delivery and Operations Managers
• Technology and Product Owners

External

Client Programme Leads, Business Stakeholders, Third-Party Vendors (as applicable)