Production Manager - Casino Game Development

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

We are seeking a talented Production Manager to lead the development, testing, and release processes for electronic gaming products. This role involves collaborating with creative and technical leadership to define and support the creative vision, technical framework, and overall strategy for new gaming products or enhancements to existing ones.

You'll play a pivotal role in bringing our games to life by managing daily communications, coordinating interdepartmental tasks, and tracking deliverables and milestones throughout the development process. Working closely with a team of skilled artists, animators, software engineers, and game designers, you'll help deliver an exceptional gaming experience for slot players. Success in this role requires a positive attitude, efficiency in team settings, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and track project milestones and deliverables for one or more development teams.

• Manage tasks using JIRA and other project management software.

• Attend team meetings to monitor project changes, address issues, and support resolutions.

• Schedule and facilitate internal game reviews, compiling and distributing feedback and notes.

• Set up games on slot machines and maintain associated hardware.

• Create and maintain reports to provide project status updates to stakeholders.

• Collaborate across departments to coordinate tasks, capture requirements, and communicate progress.

• 4-6 years of professional project management experience.

• Experience leading teams and managing software development projects is a plus.

• Gaming industry experience is preferred but not required.

• Proven ability to thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with JIRA or other project/task management software is a plus.

If you're passionate about gaming and thrive in collaborative environments, we'd love to hear from you!

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.