Vendor Program Manager

: We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Vendor Program Manager to manage logistical operations and program management of 3rd party integrations. The Vendor Program Manager will also collaborate closely with the Product leadership team in driving the overall success and effectiveness of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of exceptional project management, interpersonal skills, business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex and dynamic environments. The Vendor Program Manager will be primarily responsible for the project management of the 3rd party integration program. This role involves coordination, communication, and collaboration to ensure that integration projects are delivered on time. They will also manage and strengthen the relationships between Anaxi's CXS team, internal stakeholders, and external vendors and partners. The role will also be responsible for preparing reports, presentations, and materials for executive meetings. They will also provide support to product management executive team on strategic initiatives. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and communicative individual who can manage and enhance relationships effectively.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the onboarding projects for new vendors, including providing them with necessary information, documentation, and training.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to negotiate, draft, and review vendor contracts and agreements.
• Communicate and report on 3rd Party performance, contract status and key partnership metrics.
• Collaborate with Product Management leadership to help develop, communicate, execute, and sustain corporate strategic initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations, and other materials for executive meetings.
• Provide comprehensive support to product management executives, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Act as a point of contact between CXS and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and responsiveness.
• Manage special projects as assigned by executives, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, fostering collaboration and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in vendor relationship management, vendor onboarding, and contract reviews
• Ability to comprehend technical challenges, understand limitations and impact to the customer, and manage risk in reviewing technology options a plus
• Self-starter with superior attention to detail.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially with software developers, project managers, and other product managers.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable with ambiguity; welcomes the challenge of developing new ideas and approaches in a semi-unstructured environment.
• Must be a “team-player” with the ability to work within collaborative environments to organize and facilitate program reviews, roadmap reviews, new product initiation meetings and investigations, and business case reviews.
• Ability and desire to interact and engage in substantive dialogue with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and market research skills.
• Must possess exceptional ethics, excellent judgment, and a desire to win.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field

Company Summary

About Anax i ™

Anaxi is Aristocrat Leisure Limited's (ASX:ALL) dedicated online Real Money Gaming and Customer Experience Solutions business. Founded in 2022, Anaxi creates destinations where players can enjoy the excitement of online Real Money Gaming with confidence. Powered by the world's greatest gaming content and the creativity of over 800 passionate people, Anaxi is on a mission to become the most trusted name in online RMG, globally. Anaxi: Experience Entertainment.

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About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) is a top 20 Australian listed company, with 7000+ employees worldwide. Our company mission is to “bring joy to life through the power of play” across a growing range of land-based and digital entertainment channels every day. Our fast-growing business sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, with innovation embedded into every aspect of our business. Aristocrat's business encompasses Aristocrat Gaming - the World's #1 premium provider of casino games, innovative technology and customer experience solutions, along with Pixel United, a mobile games powerhouse. Pixel United boasts three world-leading game publishers in Product Madness, Plarium and Big Fish Games that collectively entertain millions of players every day. Our new Real Money Gaming (RMG) business aspires to become the third global operation within Aristocrat, and the world's go-to destination for RMG.

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

The US based roles may require registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.

Travel Expectations

Up to 25%

Pay Range

$99,041-$183,934

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity.