Agile Project Manager

Company Description

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

This role is an FTC 

We are looking for an experienced Agile Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects across the organisation. Working in alignment with Entain Group strategies and external customer contractual requirements, you will play a key role in delivering commercial value through high-quality, on-time project delivery.

You will work with multiple teams across product and technology, supporting end-to-end delivery from conception through to market launch and transition into operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end projects that contribute to commercial benefit, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

• Support complex in-pillar and cross–product pillar initiatives, coordinating analysis, delivery, recommendations, and implementation while maintaining appropriate governance.

• Act as a subject matter expert in Agile project management, applying best practices to drive effective delivery.

• Manage and support issue escalation, dependencies, and project changes, ensuring timely intervention and clear communication with stakeholders.

• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing effective controls and mitigations and escalating concerns where required.

• Support the development, documentation, and delivery of projects and change initiatives in line with Entain Group policies and strategic objectives.

• Create, maintain, and track realistic project plans, budgets, and progress against agreed quality and performance criteria.

• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project performance, supplying the information required to enable informed decision-making.

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and efficiencies across engagement and delivery models.

• Support the definition and delivery of small projects or sub-projects, including project approach, engagement plans, communications, and quality criteria.

• Contribute to improvements in ways of working within Project, Programme Management, and PMO functions.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, partners, and third parties, resolving issues and sharing relevant information.

• Ensure third-party delivery activity complies with contractual obligations, managing risks and interdependencies effectively.

Qualifications

Specialist skills and experience 

• A well-versed individual in Project/Programme Management, planning, organising, and overseeing tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve specific objectives and deliver successful outcomes within a defined scope.   

• Experienced in Agile Methodologies, a set of adaptive and collaborative approaches to project management and software development that prioritize flexibility, customer involvement, and iterative progress.    

• Technical Reporting, the communication of complex technical information, data, or findings in a clear, concise, and organised manner to inform decision-making, support problem-solving, and facilitate understanding among relevant stakeholders. 

• Some experience in project and programme finance including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and decision-making, to support strategic goals.        

• Proficient in Risk Management, identifies, evaluates, and manages risks by developing and implementing risk management strategies, frameworks, policies, procedures, and practices.   

• Experienced in Project Quality Management ensures projects are delivered to an agreed quality. 

• Competent in Schedule Management, establishes policies and documentation for maintaining, developing, managing, and controlling the schedules for time and resources. 

• Some experience in Business Strategy, the ability to analyse complex market dynamics, formulate clear objectives, and devise innovative plans that guide a company's decisions and actions toward achieving its overarching goals. 

• Foundation level Business Case Management, the creation, evaluation, and ongoing oversight of comprehensive justifications for projects or initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and optimal resource allocation. 

• Proficient in Requirements Management, Documents, analyses, traces, prioritises, and agrees on requirements and then controls change and communicating to relevant stakeholders. 

• Capable of Requirements Gathering, Determining user expectations for a new or modified product. 

• Experience of change management, the ability to plan, communicate, implement, and support the smooth transition of individuals and organizations through periods of significant change, ensuring successful adoption and minimal disruption.   

• Continuous Improvement, the ability to systematically identify, analyse, and implement incremental enhancements and optimizations in processes, practices, and products, fostering a culture of ongoing learning and refinement within an organization. 

• Skilled in Governance & Assurance applies organisational policies and procedures to manage and control organisation processes. 

• Some experience in Business Analysis, systematically evaluating an organization's processes, systems, and strategies to identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate informed decision-making. 

Additional Information

This role is an FTC 

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like

• A regular bonus
• Healthcare support
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support, and so much more.

And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.