Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business management, financial management, computer science, communications, or related field preferred., Minimum five years of project management experience in a technical environment., Deep understanding of project management phases, techniques, and tools., Proven leader with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Project..

Key responsabilities:

Design, develop, and manage project plans using appropriate tools.

Establish project baselines, metrics, and manage project risks and issues.

Conduct status meetings and communicate project results to stakeholders.

Ensure project funding aligns with approved budgets and manage procurement needs.

Job description

Job Description

Caesars Entertainment is looking for a Lead IT Project Manager to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will utilize your expertise in managing project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling closure of projects. We are seeking a proactive individual who can create and manage project plans, establish critical paths, and ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities Include

Project Management

Design, develop, update, and manage the project plan utilizing the appropriate tools (e.g., MSP, Clarity, etc.).
Establish the project baseline, metrics, and parameters.
Develop and manage the Critical Path for successful project delivery.
Create clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements, and manage the constraints of the project including but not limited to: cost, scope, schedule, and quality.
Manage project schedule and delivery.
Establish and conduct weekly/monthly status meetings, and other meetings as needed, requested.
Identify, record, and manage project risks and issues.
Routinely communicate project results to the Program Manager, Business, and IT Partners.
Prepare presentations as required and requested.
Investigate project developments, validate assumptions and upcoming deliverables, and resolve conflicts.
Able to successfully manage multiple projects by applying project management best practices and understanding the objectives and key risks of the business and IT.
Able to communicate clearly, effectively, on time, and to the correct audience.
Ensure clarity of project roles and responsibilities with and to the project team.
Able to effectively manage the project lifecycle from inception to close.

Financial Management

Ensure project funding aligns with approved budgets in system of record.
Calculate and forecast project cost(s).
Validate/adjust monthly financial transactions.
Accrue for goods and services received, not yet invoiced.
Monthly, report financial health of the project(s).
Complete project change requests to manage large variances.

Procurement Management

Work with SME to determine the appropriate hardware and software needs.
Acquire quotes as needed for hardware and software purchasing.
Procure hardware and software using Ariba P2P.
Work with Resource Managers to procure external resource(s).
Create and manage labor SOW’s using Ariba P2P.
Ensure accuracy of cost type e.g., Capital or Expense for all purchases.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in business management, financial management, computer science, communications, or related field, preferred.
Minimum five years of project management experience managing increasingly complex projects in a technical environment.
Deep understanding of project management phases, techniques, and tools.
Demonstrated experience in one or more PM methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
Proven leader with the ability to provide mentoring, coaching, and direction setting for project team members and other project managers.

Qualifications And Requirements

Superior verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Proficient in all MS Office tools.
Proficient in MS Project.
Nimble, and able to react quickly to changing business needs.

Work Environment

Comfortable working in a fast-paced technology environment.
Willing to complete tasks under strict time constraints, which may require long, off-hour and weekend work.
Willing to work on-site at any of our casino resorts, which may include exposure to noise, smoke, and populated areas.

About Us

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

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