Sr. Hardware Project Manager

About the role

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Offer complete project management direction for complex NPD and NTD programs from concept through development, validation, and production release.
• Own delivery outcomes, ensuring programs meet committed schedule, cost, quality, and regulatory targets.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, operations, supply chain, and external partners to drive alignment and execution.
• Develop and maintain coordinated project plans, including schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource considerations.
• Drive achievement planning and execution aligned to compressed market timelines and portfolio priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, including defining mitigation strategies, resolving conflicts, and advancing where required.
• Act as the single point of accountability across collaborators, ensuring clear ownership, communication, and decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.
• Cook up supplier and manufacturing operations, including prototype builds, validation, and production readiness.
• Lead the transition from development to NPI, ensuring readiness for manufacturing and successful product launch.
• Improve execution efficiency by identifying and removing blockers, simplifying workflows, and reducing coordination overhead for engineering teams.
• Provide accurate, timely, and outcome-focused reporting on project status, risks, and performance against key achievements.
• Contribute to the evolution of Hardware PMO processes, tools, and governance to support increased portfolio scale and complexity.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong responsibility for delivery results, capable of working in intricate and rapidly changing settings.
• Prominent experience driving execution across cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong capability to manage multiple complex and interdependent projects simultaneously.
• Ability to influence collaborators, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment across global, matrixed teams.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, make trade-offs, and maintain delivery momentum under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to improve delivery processes, not just manage project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience delivering complex product development programs.
• Project Management certification (PMP, Agile, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in hardware product development, regulated industries, or high-complexity environments preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project planning and execution.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Details are available at https://atibenefits.com/.

Pay

$84,000 - $156,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time