Program Manager, Sports Platform

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events. With over 750 concurrent sporting fixtures at peak and more live sports streamed than anyone else in Europe, we handle over 6 billion HTTP requests daily and process more than 2 million bets per hour at peak.

We empower our employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas, cultivating a culture that celebrates and rewards creativity. This offers employees a wealth of opportunities for growth, giving them the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of online gambling. As a forward-thinking company, we’re breaking new ground in software innovation too, redefining what’s possible for our customers worldwide.

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for building the delivery capability to drive the delivery of enterprise scale technology projects in a fast-paced environment.

Being able to manage projects of various scope, size and complexity, you will be able to thrive and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Projects will cover technology, product, regulatory and operational changes, you will have the ability to adapt to the type of work, whilst maintaining the drive and determination required.

Key to this role will be the ability to establish a delivery capability and align with bet365’s project delivery methodologies and processes.

You will be required to quickly establish strong working relationships with various key stakeholders, some of which will be based in the UK and Europe.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

The salary range for this position is between $120,000 to $150,000 annually.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

• Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing project teams.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, with a deep understanding of risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in line management of project managers.
• Extensive experience in software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, and their application in large organizations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering business value.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives within a PMO or project delivery function.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build strong working relationships.
• Experience in managing projects with regulatory or compliance requirements.

• Providing leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborating closely with product and service owners to review workload and pipelines.
• Maintaining assurance against the PDLC framework, ensuring an appropriate and efficient delivery approach is defined
• Overseeing the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, for multiple high-profile projects.
• Providing executive level reporting, covering all aspects of the delivery lifecycle costs, such as financial and effort, during all stages of active projects.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks and issues proactively, while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Driving continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
• Mentoring and coaching project managers and team members.
• Contributing to the development of the project management strategy.

bet365 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.