Job Title: Project Manager in IT construction/renovation

Location: Onsite to Louisville, KY.

Duration: Permanent/Direct hire

Must need

IT construction/renovation PM (Greenfield/Brownfield) PM route. Must have IT experience in new construction and renovations dealing with systems, network, cabling, wiring (all types of systems and IT functions). This type of person would travel once a month to various sites across the mid-west, southwest and northeastern US

Job description:

Summary

Experienced IT Project Manager that spearheads the implementation of IT infrastructure and vendor application services within our regulated industry contributing to the success of Client. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the seamless integration and support of technology solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements and company standards. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of project management expertise, leadership, technical acumen, and regulatory knowledge within the racing and gaming sectors.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Lead, coach and motivate project team members while influencing the team to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Foster awareness, understanding and respect for diverse perspectives while managing and resolving any conflict between the cross-functional team members.
• Hold other teams accountable and make solid assessments when escalations are needed.
• Lead end-to-end project management for the implementation of IT infrastructure and vendor application services within the gaming and racing industries and corporate functions.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Coordinate with vendors to procure necessary hardware, software, and services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and testing of IT infrastructure components, including network systems, servers, and security measures.
• Facilitate system testing and training sessions to ensure smooth transition of IT services into production.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurately maintained and accessible for reporting purposes.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders, highlighting key milestones and deviations from the project plan.
• Travel to project locations at key points in the project lifecycle.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Contribute to ongoing continuous improvement of client IT PMO processes, tools and templates.
• May be assigned other projects as needed.

Regulatory

Ability to obtain racing and/or gaming licenses as required in any jurisdiction where Client operates. The gaming industry is highly regulated and as such demands an extensive background check to obtain a license.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred. Ability to obtain within first year if not currently PMP certified.
• Proven experience (minimum of three years) in project management, preferably within IT, gaming industry or other regulated environments.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure general concepts, including networking, servers, storage, and security systems.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and implementing compliance measures within IT projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for project resource planning, task tracking, scheduling, and reporting. (e.g. MS Project, KeyedIn).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience getting work done through others without direct authority.
• Project experience leading ERP implementations is a strong plus
• Experience leveraging lean/six sigma methodologies a plus.
• Familiarity with vendor application services commonly used in gaming facilities, such as player tracking systems, slot management software, and surveillance solutions is a plus.

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions:

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regular use of a keyboard and mouse for typing and navigating software.
• Viewing a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Ability to manipulate paperwork, including filing, sorting, and organizing.
• Moving within the office environment to attend meetings, use office equipment, or interact with colleagues.
• Occasional lifting of office supplies or paperwork (up to 20 pounds).
• Speaking and listening to colleagues and clients in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing.
• Working in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels.
• Performing repetitive tasks such as data entry or document preparation.
• Working under artificial lighting conditions typical of an office environment, which may include fluorescent or LED lighting.
• Role is onsite five days a week at the Louisville, KY client headquarters office.