IGT - Product Owner Connected Play Delivery (15231)

Providence, RI, United States

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Overview

Connected Play is a suite of digital products that enable the modernization of the lottery retail play experience. These products include lottery mobile apps, digital play slips, mobile ticket checkers, mobile prize claims, second chance sweepstakes, player registration, etc.

The Product Owner, Connected Play, works as a core team member, determining customer and player requirements. This position applies a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to designing, developing, and delivering applications through requirements management. The BA leads the effort to gather product, customer, and market requirements and works closely with the product owners and product managers to support the assimilation and evolution of IGT's products and services. The Product Owner provides guidance to the team throughout the project life cycle.

Reports to the Head of Connected Play Product Management.

Location:

This position is based in IGT's offices in Rhode Island (West Greenwich or Providence).

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to product management and technology team members to ensure seamless integration of business requirements with product functionality throughout the project lifecycle

Demonstrate competence with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), requirements management, and other associated methodologies

Anticipate, elicit, analyze, understand, validate, coordinate, document, and manage the business and functional requirements associated with assigned products

Document use cases.

Lead groups in analyzing, designing and implementing solutions to business requirements

Support the implementation of large-scale solutions and processes and clearly articulate the related technical and data architecture concepts

Document, analyze, and interpret sophisticated business policies and processes

Identify and manage issues and risks related to requirements and devise strategies to address them in a proactive manner

Manage change control for the full project requirement set after approval so that change requests are logged, tracked, assessed, and implemented in a controlled and traceable manner.

Conduct independent research and synthesize findings

Lead requirements workshops with project collaborators

Perform gap analyses, analyze results, determine how to address gaps, and verify recommendations with technical team members

Manage the business analysis effort related to the definition, documentation, design, development, and implementation of large or technically complex systems or enhancements and their associated environments

Lead all aspects of creation or build project-specific Business Analysis Plans and update them as the need arises

Manage workload to ensure all tasks and assignments are completed accurately and on time

Present information effectively to customers and respond in a timely, accurate manner

Manage data via Requirements Management Tool(s) and perform traceability tasks

Assume additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications

BS or BA degree

4+ years experience working on requirements for mobile/web applications

Advanced proficiency and experience with the following, ideally with mobile/web products: Requirements (Business, User, Functional and Non-functional, etc.), Requirements Management Tools, Product Development, Process workflow development

Able to build strong customer relationships

Able to function in a fast-paced environment

Highly developed analytical skills and creativity to develop solutions to business issues.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to bridge communication between technical staff, non-technical staff, and customers;

Able to deliver engaging presentations and demonstrate strong facilitation skills

Strong interpersonal skills; a great teammate

Interest in innovative technical solutions and willingness to learn system complexities

Strong problem-resolution and conflict resolution skills

Excellent organizational skills - able to handle demanding deadlines and simultaneous projects

Strong negotiation skills

Must have a positive demeanor

Good people management skills

Ability to travel (up to 20% of the time)

Ability to work across multiple time zones internationally if required.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships

• Decision making

• Drive results

• Foster innovation

• Personal energy

• Self-leadership

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $59,795 - $122,400. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses . In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.