Associate Project Manager

Who We Are:

OpenBet is a global leader in betting and gaming entertainment, trusted by over 200 partners to create memorable winning moments for millions of players worldwide. From processing bets during iconic events like the FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl to pioneering next-gen products like BetBuilder, we continuously redefine the player experience with high-quality content, cutting-edge technology, and advanced player protection tools. For over 25 years, our unbeatable platform has powered the most recognizable betting brands, ensuring peak performance with 100% uptime, unmatched scale, and speed. With 85 licenses, 20 World Lottery Association operators on our customer roster, and a team of 1,200+ experts across 14 countries, we remain at the heart of the industry. Join OpenBet to take your career to the next level and be part of a global innovative team shaping the future of betting entertainment for millions worldwide.

The Associate Project Manager IC1 role is a position on the Transform Engineering track. An employee holding this position is expected to have an industry-recognized project management qualification, some direct software delivery management experience and to be able to apply formal project management techniques across a wide variety of technical and non-technical projects.

OpenBet predominantly uses Agile development methodology and so experience of Kanban and Scrum is highly desirable, but the ability to deliver Waterfall (iterative) projects is also important. Experience working with an Agile-at-Scale framework (e.g., SAFe, Agile Squads) would be beneficial to the role but not essential.

The role involves working with cross-functional teams distributed across multiple geographies to deliver high-quality end products to customers (internal and external).

The following contains specific, but not limited to, responsibilities and mandatory skillset / qualifications for a candidate to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated projects within the team or account, including project planning, resource management, budget control, and project reporting as required.
• Be responsible for delivery of software to a high quality and accurate to the specification for your designated team or account/s
• Manage delivery of change within sprints and ensure that all ceremonies such as sprint reviews, sprint planning and sprint retrospectives are appropriately prepared, performed and actioned
• Coaching and championing of the use of Agile methodologies (where appropriate) or the customers' preferred methodology
• Support continuous improvement by investigating ways to improve the quality of communication, processes and deliverables in conjunction with the programme manager
• Maintain and provide all account stakeholders with a clear resource view from a capacity and capability perspective
• Assist with the financial management of your allocated projects in conjunction with the Programme Manager and Commercial managers of the account/s.
• Support all month end billing processes in conjunction with the finance department
• Responsible for or supporting the provision of Account / Functional unit updates to internal stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day customer liaison (internal and external) and relationship management
• Support the team management in managing and motivating technical teams, involving both local and remote teams, to deliver their allocated projects
• Support the team management (including Development Manager and Programme Manager) to deliver day-to-day work responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education to degree level is desirable (but not mandatory)
• At least one formal Project Management qualification (such as Prince2 / Agile Project Management / APM's Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) / APM's Project Management Qualification (PMQ)) / PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) / PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP))
• A sound level of understanding of both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies; delivery approaches and management (including scrum management)
• 1+ years direct experience of managing the delivery of technical projects (experience of managing software development projects would be ideal)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Confidence and professionalism in all aspects of your work

It would be great to see some of these key skills/experiences as well:

• Experience of working in the Online Gaming and Sports betting industry
• Good people management skills including experience managing technical resources (e.g., software developers, test engineers)
• Analytical skills to assess the performance of the team to drive continuous improvement and act upon key business KPIs
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of internal and external stakeholder management
• Ability to set or implement priorities and focus teams on what is most important
• Tools experience - JIRA, Confluence (Wiki), Tenrox or other time management systems, WorkDay or other HR management software, O365, Excel, PowerPoint

What's the Score?

Why OpenBet?

• The Playground:
  Join a team of innovators, disruptors, and game-changers who are reshaping the future of betting and gaming.
• The Mission:
  Be part of a mission-driven organization that is committed to revolutionizing the way the world plays.
• The Impact:
  Make a real impact on the world stage, leaving a lasting legacy that transcends boundaries and inspires generations to come.
• The Culture:
  Immerse yourself in a culture of creativity, collaboration, and curiosity, where every idea is welcomed, every voice is heard, and every dream is encouraged.
• The Future:
  Join us on the journey to build the future of betting and gaming, one game-changing innovation at a time.

What we can offer YOU:

• Attractive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis as you and our business continues to develop & grow
• Tangible and genuine development - at OpenBet, you can take your career where you want it to go
• And if that's not enough; enjoy flexible working whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress and enhance your career
• We have a collaborative office environment with our team members in the office 2 days per week ('hybrid working').

At OpenBet, we celebrate diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected. We're committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of humanity, embracing individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. Join us in shaping the future of iGaming, where diversity isn't just celebrated—it's celebrated.