Senior Data Program Manager

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Owns the translation of roadmap and product definitions into executable work across Data Products & Analytics, Platform Engineering, and Data Science/ML. Makes execution predictable through better artifacts, not more process — usable epics, cross-board visibility, and a tight program rhythm. Does not direct PE or DS sprint work, is not a status-tracking role, and carries this as an individual contributor.

Owns epic quality, cross-board visibility, and the DP&A program rhythm across the DP&A, DS, and PE boards, working as an individual contributor. Reports to the Senior Director, Data Products & Analytics.

• Convert roadmap items and product definitions into epics sized for DS and PE sprint planning
• Draft independently, then iterate with technical leads before work goes on a board
• Own epic structure, acceptance criteria, sequence, and dependencies — implementation detail stays with technical leads
• Hold a Ready-to-Execute standard: three clarifying questions means the epic wasn’t ready
• Track active work across the DP&A, DS, and PE boards; give a coherent picture of what’s in flight, blocked, or at risk
• Identify sequencing conflicts and cross-team dependencies before they become sprint blockers
• Own the Jira process and sprint cadence for the Data Products & Analytics team
• Facilitate planning, review, and retro ceremonies — decision-oriented, not status-reporting exercises
• Manage the backlog so what’s in Jira reflects what the team is actually trying to do
• Set the standard for epic and process quality that other contributors follow across DP&A — without a reporting relationship

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
  Agile/Scrum or PMP certification a plus
• 7+ years in program or project management within a data or software delivery context, with deep hands-on ownership (people-management experience not required)
• Program management depth — knows what makes an epic actually usable
• Technical grounding without engineering scope — enough to draft an epic a senior engineer can work from, pending iteration
• Cross-functional operating instincts — visibility across teams they don’t control, without creating overhead
• Jira fluency as a process designer, not just a user — board structure, epic standards, a backlog tied to real priorities
• Strong written communication — artifacts clear enough to act on without a meeting
• Influence without authority — holds others to a quality standard (e.g., Ready-to-Execute) with no reporting relationship

• Experience designing process across multiple teams
• Exposure to data, analytics, or ML delivery environments

• Set the epic and Ready-to-Execute standard for DP&A work
• Own the DP&A Jira process, board structure, and sprint cadence
• Sequence work and flag cross-team dependencies and program risks

• Roadmap priorities and commitments (owned by the Director/Senior Director)
• Changes to Platform Engineering or DS sprint scope (owned by their leads)

• Senior Director, Data Products & Analytics
• Data Products leadership
• Platform Engineering leads
• Data Science/ML leads

• Atlassian/Jira tooling vendors (as needed)
• External engineering and development teams

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the…