DraftKings
Gaming
TechnicalProgramSpecialist
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“Technical Program Specialist at DraftKings. Skills: Technical Program Management, IAM Transformation, Cross-functional Initiatives, Agile Delivery. Lead end to end delivery of complex, cross functional IT programs. Build and drive program plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics”
What You'll Achieve.
driving execution from planning through delivery; deliver high impact programs; reshape how access is managed across the organization; directly impact security, compliance, and operational excellence at scale; improving team effectiveness and delivery outcomes
Industry & Context.
Identify, track, and manage cross team dependencies, risks, and blockers; driving resolution with clear mitigation strategies; bring structure to ambiguity
May be required to obtain a gaming license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in Technical Project or Program Management within IT, infrastructure, or security environments, Proven experience delivering cross-functional initiatives across Enterprise IT, networking, and information security, understanding of IAM concepts including identity lifecycle, access provisioning, authentication (SSO/MFA), RBAC, and governance, Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments with knowledge of security frameworks and audit requirements, Hands-on experience with Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira, including backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting, Ability to manage multiple workstreams, balance competing priorities, and maintain a clear source of truth across tools and teams, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across highly technical teams, You bring structure to ambiguity, connect technical and business teams with clarity, take ownership of outcomes, and thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments
Nice to Have
IAM experience strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead end to end delivery of complex
cross functional IT programs
Build and drive program plans
and manage cross team dependencies
Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders
Lead rollout and modernization of IAM capabilities
Facilitate Agile and hybrid delivery practices
concise reporting on program progress
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner across Enterprise IT, Network Engineering, Security Engineering, Compliance, and Technical Operations; Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders; influence across highly technical teams; connect technical and business teams with clarity
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management and communication skills; translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights; Provide clear, concise reporting
Process & Methodology
Program Management, Cross-functional Initiatives, Planning, Timelines, Milestones, Success Metrics, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Blocker Resolution, Mitigation Strategies, Agile Delivery, Hybrid Delivery, Scrum, Kanban, Backlog Management, Sprint Planning, Reporting
Full Job Description
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. ## The Crown Is Yours As a Technical Program Specialist, you will lead complex, cross functional initiatives across Enterprise IT, Networking, and Information Security, driving execution from planning through delivery. You will partner closely with Engineering, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to deliver high impact programs, starting with a company wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) transformation that will reshape how access is managed across the organization and directly impact security, compliance, and operational excellence at scale. ## What you'll do * Lead end to end delivery of complex, cross functional IT programs, with a focus on IAM transformation and security initiatives. * Build and drive program plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics across multiple workstreams. * Partner across Enterprise IT, Network Engineering, Security Engineering, Compliance, and Technical Operations to align priorities and execution. * Identify, track, and manage cross team dependencies, risks, and blockers, driving resolution with clear mitigation strategies. * Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights. * Lead rollout and modernization of IAM capabilities, including provisioning, authentication (SSO and MFA), authorization, and governance. * Facilitate Agile and hybrid delivery practices such as Scrum and Kanban, improving team effectiveness and delivery
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