Mathematician Manager

Are you passionate about mathematics and gaming? Join Aristocrat as a Mathematician Manager and lead a team of outstanding mathematicians in crafting magnificent, world-class gaming products! As part of the BLS Leadership Team, you will have a significant impact on our technical strategy and product development. This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the math behind our top-performing games, drive development across multiple markets, and implement guidelines that ensure quality and innovation.

What You'll Do

• Own the complete development cycle for the math team: define, prioritize, build, and lead the implementation and testing of new features within the studio development environment.
• Establish, coordinate, and refine product development processes through cooperation with process leaders and business partners across the studio.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the mathematicians’ team, ensuring project plans and delivery commitments are met.
• Coach and mentor mathematicians to grow their skills, improve their knowledge, and prepare them for future leadership roles within a high-growth, inclusive culture.
• Collaborate with other technical groups across diverse markets, including Class II, Historical Horse Racing, online social and iGaming, and lottery markets.
• Ensure operational excellence by developing and tracking metrics and alerts within a continuous process enhancement setting.
• Manage department resources, including staffing, mentoring, and improving to maintain an outstanding team. Conduct regular 1:1s with team members.
• Direct the development and delivery of solutions to meet portfolio requirements.
• Identify priorities and communicate process and timeline impacts throughout decision-making processes.
• Analyze technical solutions and recommend options based on technical, feasible, and financial merits.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience directing and supervising a team of mathematicians or technical specialists.
• Solid foundation in mathematics and gaming, capable of diagnosing and resolving technical and creative challenges.
• Remarkable proficiency in establishing, directing, and advancing product development processes.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members to improve their skills and knowledge.
• Experience collaborating with diverse technical groups across multiple markets.
• Dedication to operational excellence and ongoing enhancement of processes.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical solutions based on multiple criteria.
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills to effectively lead and manage projects.
• Ambitious and results-oriented approach with a focus on delivering high-quality products.

Join Aristocrat and be part of a team that brings happiness to life through the power of play by crafting outstanding gaming experiences!

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.

- 5+ years of experience directing and supervising a team of mathematicians or technical specialists. - Solid foundation in mathematics and gaming, capable of diagnosing and resolving technical and creative challenges. - Remarkable proficiency in establishing, directing, and advancing product development processes. - Ability to coach and mentor team members to improve their skills and knowledge. - Experience collaborating with diverse technical groups across multiple markets. - Dedication to operational excellence and ongoing enhancement of processes. - Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical solutions based on multiple criteria. - Excellent communication and prioritization skills to effectively lead and manage projects. - Ambitious and results-oriented approach with a focus on delivering high-quality products.