Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Type: Contract Job 78859 Salary: $125,000 Location: Las Vegas, NV (Open for remote) Position: Sr IT Project Manager Pay Rate: $60-70/hr Duration: a contract position for 12-18 months beginning in January of 2025. SUMMARY: Manage multiple medium to large scale projects, leading cross-functional teams through the design, build, test, and go live stages, ensure all projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and on budget, all within a dynamic casino gaming and IT environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Project Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project management plans, ensuring adherence to PM methodology. Lead all project phases from initiation to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, business milestones, and deliverables are met. Delegate tasks to team members based on their skills and responsibilities, ensuring efficient task completion. Create all required PM artifacts and documentation. Adjust project schedules and targets as business needs or financing change. Stakeholder & Team Collaboration: Serve as the main point of contact between internal teams (operations, compliance, IT) and external vendors, ensuring project alignment across all units. Facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring that goals, updates, risks, and team actions remain in synergy. Lead project meetings, resolve conflicts, and maintain productive working relationships with business owners, sponsors, and project teams. Risk, Issue, and Compliance Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks or issues, ensuring compliance with gaming regulations and industry standards. Develop and maintain RIDA logs (Risk, Issues, Decisions, Actions). Work closely with legal and compliance teams to meet gaming regulations and ensure all project activities are aligned with regulatory requirements. Negotiate conflicts and address issues that may impact project progress. Systems Integration & Quality Assurance: Oversee the integration of IT systems with casino operations, ensuring they meet functionality, regulatory, and security requirements. Lead testing efforts, ensuring that systems are thoroughly tested and meet quality standards before deployment. Coordinate smooth handovers of systems and ensure the readiness of end-users through proper training and support. Budget & Resource Management: Manage project budgets, track costs versus forecasts, and make necessary adjustments to ensure financial objectives are met. Develop budget requests for resources and oversee vendor contracts, staffing requirements, and team allocations. Continuously monitor resource needs, performing quality reviews, and escalating any issues related to scope, budget, or timeline. Reporting & Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor project progress, identify potential risks early, and implement recovery plans where needed. Prepare and present regular status reports for management and stakeholders, covering project scope, milestones, budget, risk, and critical issues. Ensure project deliverables are met and that projects are completed to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Lead, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Conduct post-project reviews to gather lessons learned and identify areas for improvement in future projects. Use past experiences to anticipate potential project challenges and areas for innovation. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Required: A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, including 3 years specifically in the casino gaming sector and 4 years managing IT projects. Strong knowledge of casino gaming systems, IT infrastructure, and platforms (including Slot management systems, Cage operations, Table game systems, Payment processing, Loyalty programs, and Online gaming platforms). Experience managing large-scale upgrades of casino and gaming products (Slot management, Loyalty, and Progressive systems) across an enterprise. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and mediation skills. Expertise in budget management, risk mitigation, and team leadership. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Exceptional planning and organizational abilities. Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Ability to elicit cooperation from upper management, clients, and various departments. Adaptability to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines. Ability to navigate and work through ambiguity. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Preferred: Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related discipline or equivalent experience. Familiarity with gaming regulatory compliance and laws, particularly Gaming Control Board regulations CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: PMP certification or equivalent industry recognized certification preferred. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain any necessary certifications and/or licenses.