Senior IT Project Manager (f/m/d)

As part of the global Scientific Games Group www.scientificgames.com Scientific Games International GmbH in

Vienna- the largest provider in Europe - develops and manages systems for more than 20 state lotteries in Europe,

North America, Asia and Oceania.

To support our Team in Vienna, we have an immediate opening for a

Senior Project Manager (f/m/d)

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across markets, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation in line with agreed governance frameworks
• Own project financials, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting, ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government and state lottery client stakeholders at both technical and executive levels, acting as a trusted point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide clear, structured progress reporting to internal leadership and clients, including risk and issue escalation, milestone tracking, and executive-level status updates
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable project plans, working closely with engineering and operations teams to define feasible, long-term delivery approaches
• Develop a thorough understanding of product and solution requirements — including deployment environments, performance criteria, integration constraints, and end-user considerations — to ensure delivery outcomes meet client expectations
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies, industry standards, and regulatory developments within the lottery and gaming sector to inform sound project decision-making

Requirements:

• Background studies in IT desired
• A minimum of 10 years of professional project management experience
• Experience in the lottery, gaming, or sports betting industries is preferred
• Must understand backend technologies and have basic database skills
• Fluency in German and strong English skills
• Ability to bridge between customers, account managers, developers and testers
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment
• Willingness to travel/flexibility to work at customer sites and/or other SG locations
• Project management certificates are a nice-to-have (eg. PMI, IPMA)

We offer:

• Challenging projects in an international environment
• The stability of a multinational corporation with steady growth and a proven track record of 50+ years
• Flexible working hours, home office and modern IT equipment
• Trainings and opportunities for your personal and professional development
• Annual season ticket for public transport or a subsidy of up to €467 towards the Klimaticket, employer-paid parking facilities, health care, company events and a voluntary pension scheme
• Fresh fruits, soft drinks and hot beverages, as well as an inhouse canteen and external lunch deliveries with 125€ / month in lunch vouchers

We are legally obliged to provide a reference to the minimum salary of € 4.476.- gross per month for 38,5 hours / week, according to the current IT CBA. However, we would like to emphasize that there is a strong willingness to make adjustments to the remuneration based on your professional experience and qualifications. With your application, you accept the currently valid data protection regulations.