Infrastructure Core Project Manager

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Playtech‘s Infrastructure Unit is looking for an organized and proactive Infrastructure Core Project Manager to lead internal infrastructure initiatives. You will coordinate cross‑team work, manage project delivery, and support the development of stable, scalable, and secure infrastructure services.

• Manage Infra Core internal projects end‑to‑end, including planning, scope definition, milestones, risk management, and delivery.
• Lead project routines, provide clear status updates, and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Work closely with Infra Core teams (Network, System, DBA's) and also other Infra domain teams (monitoring, automation, platform etc) to keep initiatives aligned.
• Coordinate cross‑team dependencies and remove blockers to maintain project momentum.
• Facilitate alignment between technical teams and operational stakeholders.
• Implement best practices in project management and infrastructure governance.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes, documentation, and reporting.
• Support the standardization of infrastructure services, tools, and operating procedures.
• Ensure transparency through regular reporting and structured communication.
• Work with technical leads to translate infrastructure strategy into actionable project plans.
• Use automation tools and apply technical understanding to support the implementation of new infrastructure changes.

Components for success. You…

• Have at least 3 years of experience managing technical projects.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure components (compute, monitoring, identity, networking, automation, cloud).
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks, including Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, CMDB, monitoring/alerting platforms, CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to break down complex technical topics into clear project plans and actions.
• Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining team alignment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results.
• Skilled stakeholder management with clarity and empathy.

• Having a background in infrastructure engineering or operations.
• Experience with ITSM processes (incident, problem, change management).
• Knowledge of security standards, compliance requirements, or audit support.
• Certifications like PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or Scrum Master (beneficial but not mandatory).

Additional Information

Thrive in a culture that values...

• Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace
• Global scope and inclusive working environment
• Constant learning and development opportunities
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being
• Fun and engaging company events

INFRASTRUCTURE CORE PROCESS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The Infrastructure Core Process & Project Management team is part of Playtech’s Infrastructure organization and focuses on enabling effective infrastructure delivery through clear processes and internal initiatives. The team works across infrastructure and operations units to improve visibility, consistency, and scalable ways of working, without owning or operating platforms directly. This is a small, highly focused team responsible for improving existing processes, supporting internal R&D and cross‑team projects, and establishing well‑governed practices. You will report to the Infrastructure Operation Manager and collaborate closely with the Infrastructure Process Manager in a collaborative, improvement‑driven environment.

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