Head Of Programme Management Sports

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

• Be a vocal, engaged member of the Sports SLT, providing input into business-wide issues and initiatives. Lead on all aspects of strategic delivery and organizational improvement.

• Deliver consistency in execution and programme deliverables. 

• Ensure PMO standards are adhered to and that the processes are adopted to drive improvement in project and programme management. 

• Set goals for programmes in alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization. 

• Support and develop your project manager by providing feedback and resolving complex problems. 

• Ensure regular communication with senior stakeholders, keeping them informed about programme/project progress, risks, issues, and next steps. 

• Define criteria for the control and management of programmes and projects. 

• Provide clear, consistent leadership to the wider community of stakeholders that both Digital and Retail rely on for delivery. 

• Support the development and delivery of the Sportsbook strategy throughout the year. 

Strategic project scoping and stakeholder buy-in: 

• Define the scope of programmes and projects in alignment with business owners and the organisation’s strategic objectives. 

• Provide thought leadership and coordination in defining the scope of initiatives across multiple major workstreams, involving the steering group, functional leads, and regional stakeholders. 

Business case development and prioritization: 

• Collaborate with the leadership team to ensure clear business cases are established for each initiative and aligned with PMO Standards.  

• Utilise a structured methodology to assess and prioritise initiatives based on their strategic value and potential impact. 

Dependency mapping and project roadmap: 

• Conduct comprehensive dependency mapping exercises to identify interdependencies and critical paths across initiatives. 

• Create and maintain an overall programme and vertical roadmap  

Resource requirement identification: 

• Identify and assess the resource requirements for each scoped initiative 

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to secure the necessary resources and ensure their timely allocation to initiatives. 

Outcome clarity and KPI implementation: 

• Define clear and measurable outcomes and KPIs for each initiative, ensuring they are aligned with strategic objectives. 

• Monitor the progress of initiatives against defined KPIs and take proactive measures to address any performance gaps. 

Engagement and communication planning: 

• Develop comprehensive engagement and communication plan  

• Build effective communication channels and mechanisms to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Leverage strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate the success of initiatives and overcome resistance or obstacles. 

Governance and documentation: 

• Create a Project plan, Risks/Issues log, Shared documentation and task list for every project 

• Regularly update all stakeholders as per agreed cadence 

• Clearly define roles and responsibilities for each project 

Qualifications

Essential: 

• Demonstrated business acumen and a strong strategic mindset 

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills 

• Highly analytical, with exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex challenges. 

• Experience leading well-managed, disciplined teams, ensuring high levels of engagement and continuous enablement. 

• Management experience and developed teams to improve capability 

• Knowledge of Project management tools and methodologies 

Desired: 

• Experience driving operational and organizational change initiatives within complex organizations. 

• Hands-on involvement in operating model and organizational design implementation. 

• Background in the sports sector, particularly within online gaming or betting environments 

Additional Information

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. Working for us in Gibraltar, you can expect to receive great benefits like:

• Generous group bonus scheme 
• Hybrid working 
• Private medical insurance 
• Pension scheme – matched to 6% 
• Ability to buy and sell holiday 
• Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind 
• Additional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New Year 
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development 
• Share save scheme 

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.