What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Technology position at Georgia Lottery Corporation?
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to direct and manage all Information Technology, Project Management, Information Security, Quality Assurance, Software Development, Datacenter, and Operational staff and related projects for the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC). This position will work closely with vendors contracted by the GLC, including the Gaming System, Internal Control System, and Instant Ticket System vendors, to implement technology or software solutions. This position will work with all business teams to develop and maintain strategic project business and technology plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Manage the Technology and Operations Division which includes the Information Security Department, Quality Assurance Department, Information Technology Department, Project Management Office, Software Development Department, Datacenter, and operations support staff.
Work with Department Directors to ensure Business and Technology projects are well coordinated, planned, and delivered within agreed-upon schedules.
Review and approve all technology billing and invoicing to ensure adherence to approved contracts and budgets.
Work closely with gaming vendor partners daily to ensure vendor(s) meet operational expectations and project deliverable timelines.
Coordinate with all business units to develop and maintain the corporate strategic business plan of gaming and technology initiatives.
Establish long-term needs for information systems and plans strategy for developing systems and acquiring hardware to meet application needs.
Ensure confidentiality and reliability of corporate data, proprietary information, and intellectual property.
Coordinate and implement gaming system enhancements, conversions, and updates with the Gaming System vendor, Instant Ticket vendor and all GLC departments.
Maintain the Internal Control System in coordination with selected vendor. Develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure compliance with multi-state draw game regulations.
Develop and maintain departmental budgets.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field required; minimum of ten years of experience in the information technology field; minimum of five years of senior level of technology management experience. Lottery or gaming operations preferred.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.