IT Senior Director Business Relationship Manager - EMEA

About the Position

Aristocrat’s mission is to bring happiness to life through play. We lead the world in gaming content and technology. Our casino and mobile games reach millions globally. Our culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence, motivating us to deliver outstanding results for our B2B customers.

As the IT Senior Director Business Relationship Manager for the Aristocrat Interactive Business Unit and the EMEA Region, you will be central to crafting and performing our IT strategy. This role offers a chance to impact key technology choices and steer our digital transformation journey. It represents a remarkable opportunity for driven professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies and roadmaps for the Aristocrat Interactive and EMEA regions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with executive business collaborators and IT leaders.
• Lead IT project governance processes, from ideation to elaboration, ensuring flawless execution.
• Coordinate IT projects and lead change management initiatives across the EMEA Region.
• Build and present high-impact executive-level presentations on project, portfolio, and roadmap statuses.
• Partner with business leadership to evaluate proposals and develop creative solutions amidst high complexity.
• Drive effective portfolio management, including regular operations reviews and steering committees.
• Lead initiatives as the EMEA Site Leader for IT, managing and growing the IT team.
• Coordinate capability mapping and maturity assessments to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Ensure alignment with global governance standards through portfolio intake and prioritization forums.
• Drive continuous improvements and value optimization within the IT organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, project management, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in IT application development, operations, and cybersecurity.
• Proven technical knowledge in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and architecture guidelines.
• PMP, development, and IT operations certifications are preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of C-level engagement and influencing business executives in diverse markets.
• Experience in driving digital transformation programs, including cloud migration and enterprise integration.
• Strong understanding of new technologies and their application in driving business value.
• Expertise in managing and reporting on multi-year roadmaps.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain effective and positive under pressure.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: £84,000 - £156,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.
• Hybrid work pattern with the option to work on-site three days per week and occasional travel across the EMEA region.

About the Company

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a global entertainment and gaming content creation company powered by technology. Our three reporting segments comprise regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), Social Casino (Product Madness), and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services, including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, online real money games, including iLottery, as well as free-to-play mobile games, that serve customers and entertain millions of players worldwide every day.

Our team of ~7,400 people across the globe is united by our company's mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.