Senior Project Manager (12 months - Flutter UKI, Hybrid

About Betfair Romania Development​:

Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values:

The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.

Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact

About Flutter UKI 

Flutter UK & Ireland are the UKI region of Flutter Entertainment. They unite a dozen brands including powerhouses Paddy Power, Betfair, Tombola and Sky Betting & Gaming, bringing together hundreds of teams and thousands of colleagues, who create trusted entertainment for millions of customers every week. 

Role overview

• As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives throughout the project lifecycle, from ‘Inception’ to ‘Benefit Realisation’
• You will take the lead on defining, scoping and planning key deliverables, working closely with internal and external stakeholders of varying disciplines and levels of the business
• You will ensure the successful delivery of business outcomes through effective planning, risk management and communication with the relevant stakeholders engaged on your project. 
• You will manage cross-squad, cross-tribe and communication, coordinating them to ensure that dependencies are understood, and necessary tasks progressed accordingly
• You will work closely with a variety of technical roles such as Architects, Engineers and Developers, as well as other Project Managers and Programme Managers

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Structuring, planning and sequencing of programme change in line with defined business benefit

• Managing and monitoring high complex projects that will deliver business outcomes and non-tangible benefits contributing to the overall vision

• Expert Project Risk, Issue, Dependency Management
• Supplier / Partner Management, including overseeing supplier tender processes, commercials and statement of works, and managing suppliers delivery against key milestones/commitments

• Managing project budget against the agreed business case, monitoring forecast cost versus actual and realised benefits as the project progresses

• Managing a variety of stakeholder expectations within all levels of the business: executive / senior management / operational / delivery disciplines through appropriate governance and reporting
• Preventing, identifying and proactively removing blockers to enable progress of teams
• Working with stakeholders at all levels to ensure relevant contributions are being made and building working relationships with different functions of the business
• Driving cross tribe/cross brand communication and coordination to ensure that dependencies are understood and well managed in order to deliver the end outcomes successfully
• Ensure work is broken down accordingly to minimize dependencies and facilitate the continuous delivery of value. 
• Utilising best practice tools and techniques to aid communication and understanding, ensuring project documentation is fit for purpose.
• Empower and encourage the team to focus on delivering value. 
• Leading and driving continuous improvement in delivery practices

Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required

• Extensive experience of managing the delivery of complex technology or business change projects
• Expert knowledge of project management methods and principles
• Strong experience of working with agile teams and more traditional delivery methodologies
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence teams & senior management with your knowledge and experience of delivery
• Approachability, open mindedness and an ability to work well with people at all levels of the business
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple activities at a time
• Confident and strong character with the ability to ensure that plans are kept to, and expectations are well managed

Benefits:

• Hybrid & remote working options
• €1,000 per year for self-development
• Company share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave per year
• 20 days per year to work abroad
• 5 personal days/year
• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
• Extended health, dental and travel insurances
• Customized well-being programmes
• Career growth sessions
• Thousands of online courses through Udemy
• A variety of engaging office events                        

Disclaimer:

We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we’re part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.