Senior Director of Slot/HRM Optimization

Why Choose Churchill Downs, Inc?

At Churchill Downs, Inc., we don’t just play the game—we redefine it, creating extraordinary experiences! As a leader in the gaming, racing, and entertainment industries, we offer a dynamic and innovative workplace where your expertise makes an impact. This is your chance to be part of a legendary brand that’s synonymous with excitement, excellence, and the thrill of the win!

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

The Senior Director of Slot/HRM Optimization is responsible for maximizing the gaming revenue contribution from our Slot/HRM machines across the enterprise. Will take an analytical approach to optimizing the return on game capital invested. Reports to the Vice President of Analytics. Senior Director of Slot/HRM Optimization will lead the overall Strategy, Deployment and Yielding of all Slot/HRM games across the CDI brick & mortar portfolio.

*This position is onsite in the Louisville Corporate office and requires 3-5 years of experience with both Slot & HRM gaming systems.

What's in it for you:  

• 401K plan with company matching
• Onsite fitness center
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA with company contribution to HSA
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Be part of a growing and exciting industry!
• Professional development

Some of what you'll do in this role:  

• Support the Vice President of Analytics and the Vice Presidents of Gaming Operations by creating analysis to steer the strategic deployment of game capital across existing and new facilities
• Develop benchmarks and reporting to evaluate the revenue contribution from Slot/HRM assets and identify opportunities for improvement
• Yield the Slot/HRM floors at legacy properties, acquired properties, and new builds; identify manufacturers/themes that over/under perform and manage them accordingly
• Maintain in-depth understanding of the multiple HRM operating platforms
• Review game market share reports monthly to identify trends in relevant markets and make recommendations to increase share
• Support corporate business development efforts by taking an analytical approach to optimizing the amount of capital spend and resource movement around the portfolio to achieve best results
• Develop the plan for the movement of machines between CDI properties, work with the property operators to manage the corresponding timing and logistics
• Work with Analytics team to build tools for General Managers and Slot/HRM Directors in the field to support their day-to-day efforts to maximize gaming revenue
• Build game performance tools to support General Managers and Slot/HRM Directors audit their floors to ensure compliance and proactively identify anomalies
• Stay abreast of the latest new trends, products, markets or methods that would facilitate the growth and success of CDI’s gaming operations; identify opportunities to create differentiation within the market
• Provide recommendations and supporting analytics for new capital investments as well as requests to redeploy games at other properties within CDI
• Travel to Properties and Job sites, when needed
• Conduct Yield Management of the companies Slot and HRM assets
• Assist the Vice President of Analytics in all essential duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate

What you need for this role:  

• 3-5 years of experience with both Slot & HRM gaming systems
• Experience using BI tools to conduct advanced game analytics
• Advanced Excel and database skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain gaming license in all states required
• Bachelor's degree preferred