Design Project Manager IV

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com .

As the Design Project Manager IV at IGT, you will take the helm of large-scale, complex game development initiatives, guiding them from inception through to regulatory submission. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll be the driving force that unites cross-functional teams—including Producers, Project Managers, Graphic Artists, Mathematicians, Developers, Technical Artists, and Test Engineers—to deliver high-quality games on time and within scope. Acting as a central hub, you’ll coordinate every facet of development, ensuring smooth progress, overcoming obstacles, and keeping projects aligned with business goals. Your role goes beyond oversight - you’ll mentor junior project managers, share best practices, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. With a solid understanding of IGT’s financial processes and development methodologies, you’ll keep projects on track, manage resources, and ensure critical documentation is always up to date. By anticipating risks and removing roadblocks, you’ll drive innovation and excellence, shaping the future of gaming at IGT. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering immersive gaming experiences, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact.

• Facilitate development and delivery of game projects from inception to submission, managing higher-complexity games with oversight only as requested.
• Work with fellow project managers to support game initiatives, align with business goals, and identify best practices.
• Develop, track, and report on project progress, resources (e.g., staff, assets, time), and project metrics using a variety of reporting methods.
• Identify and monitor project risks, issues, change requests, and mitigation plans in line with development management strategies.
• Engage with the project team to develop iteration plans, with mentor assistance, to achieve the roadmap and game design vision.
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation, notes, meeting outcomes, and schedule formulation with game teams.
• Leverage working knowledge of IGT financial management processes to support project completion and game development initiatives.
• Analyze and remove project barriers and roadblocks to maintain project momentum and quality.
• Review delivered results and assess team performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide mentorship to lower-level project managers, fostering growth and sharing best practices across teams.
• Disseminate information to project team members, ensuring smooth communication and sharing best practices across studios.
• Support the team, studio, and/or business with unique tasks or project requests outside routine game development responsibilities of project managers.
• Champion continuous improvement by recommending process optimizations, new software and tools, and fostering knowledge-sharing practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in project management techniques and methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to identify needs and opportunities and develop solutions.
• Demonstrated successful delivery of quality products through consistent milestones, from inception to completion.
• Proficient knowledge of market segmentation in the gaming industry and gaming regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of advanced IGT product lines and markets.
• Proficient knowledge of the IGT game development process and tasks of cross-functional game development contributors.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar programs.
• Familiarity with software engineering.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience managing projects and leading project teams.
• Agile, Scrum, or PMI certification.
  
  

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership
  
  

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $76,179/yr - $180,000/yr. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses . In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com .