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List Jobs | Search Jobs | Submit Resume Requisition Number 10037 Post Date 03/08/2010 Job Title Project Manager III City Austin State TX Region US - Western Region Job Description Lottomatica is a market leader in the Italian gaming industry and one of the largest Lottery operators in the world based on total wagers and, through its subsidiary GTECH Corporation, is a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide. Together, the Company is the only vertically integrated full service lottery company. Lottomatica is majority owned by De Agostini, which belongs to a century-old publishing and media services group. Lottomatica is listed on the Stock Exchange of Milan under the trading symbol “LTO”. In 2008, the Company had approximately €2.1 billion in revenues and 7,500 employees in over 50 countries when combined with GTECH. OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE The Project Manager III (Senior Project Manager) is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, leading, and controlling the implementation of large scale and/or highly complex projects. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Develop project objectives based on predefined customer strategy  Define scope of effort required to meet objectives  Define activities, sequences of events, dependencies and duration of tasks required to complete the project  Manage resources and materials committed to the project  Facilitate team building and communication  Provide direction and decision making for problem resolution  Implement corporate operating procedures including communication, documentation, quality, and change control processes  Coordinate, approve and track all project related expenses including all hours, materials and services  Assess and manage risk associated with strategic, technical, financial, political and/or business factors facing the project  Coordinate across all corporate and regional departments and disciplines to ensure timely and quality product and service deliverables to the project  Act as a primary interface between GTECH and the customer project team  Coordinate all project matters and monitor on a daily basis; assign/delegate tasks as appropriate  Report progress in writing on a weekly basis. Identify internal and external factors jeopardizing the project, escalate issues and recommend solutions to matrix manager  Analyze, review and forecast project spending with Finance  Coordinate post project review of policies and procedures employed with a view to improve future projects performance  Perform post project employee performance reviews  Mentor and train less experienced Project Managers and/or Project Specialists  Participate as a Subject Matter Expert during planning or process review meetings  Prepare responses to proposals regarding GTECH’s project management approach, clarifying project objectives in situations where the Request for Proposal (RFP) may be ambiguous  Assist in strategic planning for customer accounts (for a bid or upgrade) and budget creation with the ability to determine what is missing/should be included  As required, manage requirements (business, functional, non-functional, system) SCOPE  Complexity: Functions Responsible for or Influenced High – Projects typically involve conversions from Non-GTECH to GTECH systems, conversions of large scale customers from older GTECH platforms, complete system delivery, large numbers of applications, interfaces, platforms, geographical locations, deliverables, etc., and/or attempting something for the first time. Resources managed are usually 50 people or more. Senior Project Managers may be required to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Diversity: Locations Responsible for or Influenced High –Manage virtual and/or international teams. Intercultural communication desired as projects will involve multiple languages and/or time zones. Reassignment to new projects as the preceding project concludes.  Typical Job Problems and Difficulties High – Manage large scope of requirements with short turnaround time; Work under high pressure; work under high ambiguity. Develop resolutions to problems of high complexity  Financial Accountability High – Budgets are typically $5M or more. The PM is fully accountable for the on-budget delivery of the project. MANAGEMENT  Job Reports to (direct) Manager, PM Staffing & Development  Job Reports to (indirect) Various managers based on project type and discipline (matrix managers)  Direct Reports to Job All assigned project team members for duration of assignment only  Authority for Staff Managed Responsible for assigning work, approving vacation time, upgrading skill-sets to meet project requirements (if necessary) and adherence to policies and procedures  Indirect Reports (influenced) Project personnel, while still reporting to their functional manager, are expected to adhere to project policies and procedures and are responsible to perform project duties as assigned.  Level of Complexity for managing/organizing staff High – Project resources are not always co-located and are frequently in multiple countries GENERAL  Extent decisions governed by procedures or referred up Issues with political and/or long term impact to the customer are generally referred up, all other decisions must adhere to guidelines set forth by corporate policy. When in doubt, decisions are referred.  Standard requirements for research and analysis Moderate amount of research and analysis performed to understand the deliverables and any gaps in reaching the stated requirements, including how best to overcome the obstacles  Opportunity and consequence of typical errors (supervision) Failure to control project scope and budget could result in penalties and overages  Frequency and complexity of internal business contacts Frequent contact with numerous internal disciplines to coordinate delivery of project requirements  Frequency and complexity of external business contacts Frequent contact with the customer, vendors, and subcontractors dependant on complexity of project and resource availability  Physical (% time: travel, operating machinery, environmental etc.) 50-75% travel (domestic and/or international) for most projects Job Requirements EDUCATION  Minimum Education Required Bachelor's degree (preferably in Management, Business or Information Technology) or equivalent experience.  Years Experience 8+ years of project management experience with demonstrated success delivering systems on-time, within budget, and in-scope. Should possess international experience implementing projects that required working with customers and/or vendors of different cultures/languages.  Certification o Knowledge of CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) o Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute or PRINCE2 Certification Certification Practitioner Level from OGC  Essential special training requirements Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Project and MS Office. COMPETENCIES • Character – Exhibits the highest degree of ethics and integrity at all times. Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and honesty in dealing with others. Honors commitments. Leads by example. • Communicator – Demonstrates the ability to connect with a broad range of people on a personal level. Cultivates relationships. Unites others. Listens effectively. Expresses ideas clearly and demonstrates active listening. • Conflict Management/Negotiation – Promotes resolution of a conflict in a way that is fair to all parties involved. Can find common ground and achieve win-win solutions. • Customer Focus – Focuses on customers and addresses their defined needs. Is dedicated to providing quality service and solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction. • Decision Making – Grasps essentials of complex issues. Makes appropriate, financially sound, timely decisions. Demonstrates sound business judgment. • Edge – Makes difficult business and personnel decisions. Self-disciplined. Confident. Demonstrates courage. Works well under pressure. Seeks and accepts responsibility. Stays focused on critical issues in the face of adversity. • Financial Analysis – Shows sound understanding of financial/business concepts. • Organization and Planning – Prepares creative, well thought out plans to achieve goals and overcome obstacles. Optimizes the use of time and resources. • Performance Oriented – Sets high goals for self and others. Delivers with excellence. Looks for ways to improve business. Sets clear standards. • Strategic/Creative Thinking – Visualizes ideas, issues, or problems before they become reality. Develops new ideas. • Developer – Performs teaching and coaching. Accurately assesses team members. Gives timely, specific feedback. • Global Business Awareness – Demonstrates the ability to function effectively in different cultures and business climates. Our progressive benefits package includes: domestic partner medical and dental benefits, vision, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program. GTECH is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Personnel search firms or temporary agencies wishing to place candidates at GTECH, should submit their contact information to resumes@gtech.com. Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we cannot respond individually, however, all contact information will be maintained on file. Agencies must coordinate business relationships directly through GTECH's Corporate Recruiting Department. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. Applicants seeking positions based in the United States must provide appropriate documentation establishing that they are authorized to work in the United States. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility for all new employees. In certain states, employers may be required to confirm work authorization using E-Verify; a service of the DHS and SSA. Positions that are based outside of the United States may have different immigration requirements; applicants interested in these positions should consult with GTECH's Human Resources Department about the process for obtaining the necessary immigration credentials. 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