IT Senior Director Business Relationship Manager – EMEA

Overview

In this role you will shape IT strategy and roadmaps for Aristocrat Interactive and the EMEA region, collaborating with business and IT leaders to drive transformation. You’ll lead governance, portfolio management, and change initiatives while presenting progress to executives. You’ll act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, guiding technology choices and ensuring alignment with global standards. This is a high-impact, cross-region leadership opportunity at a world-leading gaming company.

Pay / Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities
• Travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies and roadmaps for Aristocrat Interactive and the EMEA regions
• Foster positive relationships with executive business collaborators and IT leaders
• Lead IT project governance from ideation to execution
• Coordinate IT projects and drive change management across the EMEA region
• Create and present high-impact executive-level roadmaps, portfolio, and project status updates
• Collaborate with business leadership to evaluate proposals and devise solutions amidst complexity
• Drive portfolio management including operations reviews and steering committees
• Lead as the EMEA Site Leader for IT, growing the IT team
• Coordinate capability mapping and maturity assessments to identify gaps and opportunities
• Ensure alignment with global governance through portfolio intake and prioritization forums
• Drive continuous improvements and value optimization within IT

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, project management, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in IT application development, operations, and cybersecurity
• Proven technical knowledge in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and architecture guidelines
• PMP, development, and IT operations certifications preferred
• Demonstrated track record of C-level engagement and influencing business executives in diverse markets
• Experience in driving digital transformation programs, including cloud migration and enterprise integration
• Strong understanding of new technologies and their application in driving business value
• Expertise in managing and reporting on multi-year roadmaps
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to stay effective under pressure
• Based in London with on-site presence three days per week and travel across EMEA

• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence executives
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Cloud infrastructure
• Cybersecurity
• Architecture guidelines

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