Playtech

Gaming

TransformationLead

£95–135k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Transformation Lead at Playtech. Skills: Transformation, Change management, Stakeholder management, Problem solving. Lead cross-functional transformation projects end to end. Keep scope, timeline and budget on track”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver change that lasts; Make an impact from day one; Benefits realisation; Improvements embraced and sustained

Industry & Context.

Gaming
Problems you'll solve

Solutions finder; Diagnose issues; Problem analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12-month fixed-term basis, Solid background in transformation, Proven track record of delivering high-impact change, Outstanding stakeholder manager, Analytical mindset, Confident with data and Excel, Distil complex information into concise presentations, Genuinely proactive and consistent, Project and time-management skills, Comfortable with ambiguity, Bring structure where there isn’t any

Nice to Have

Background with a Big 4 or top-tier management consultancy, MBA or equivalent qualification, Experience in gaming, gambling, fintech or another regulated, fast-moving industry, Recognised project or change methodology certification, Confidence with project and collaboration tools, Additional languages

What You'll Do.

Lead cross-functional transformation projects end to end

timeline and budget on track

Scan for areas to improve

Bring forward solutions

Partner closely with senior leaders

Shape change initiatives

Translate strategy into actionable plans

Turn complex information into clear insight

Distil detail into concise presentations

Represent transformation initiatives in discussions

Answer questions with clarity and confidence

Use data and analytics to diagnose issues

Tell the story behind the numbers

Map business processes

Challenge business processes

Redesign business processes

Improve end-to-end experience

Establish clear project governance

Establish project plans

Drive risks to resolution

Drive dependencies to resolution

Drive bottlenecks to resolution

Champion change management communications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Senior leadership; Executive team; Board-level discussions; Diverse international teams

Communication Scope

Board-ready insight; Board-ready presentations; Clear presentations; Confident answers

Process & Methodology

Project governance, Project plans, Risk management, Dependency management, Bottleneck resolution

Full Job Description

About Playtech Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience. As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: [www.playtechpeople.com](http://www.playtechpeople.com/) and [www.playtech.com](https://www.playtech.com/) Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices. Ready to level up your career? Transformation is how we turn that ambition into measurable progress and we’re looking for a Transformation Lead to join our Business Transformation team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, working alongside our senior leadership to design, drive and deliver change that lasts. This is a role for a natural solutions finder someone who is genuinely curious, looks across the business to understand what’s really going on, and turns complex, sometimes ambiguous information into clear, board-ready insight. You’ll be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, the person who doesn’t just surface a challenge but arrives with a way forward. If you love bringing structure to complexity, telling the story behind the data, and leaving a real mark on how a global, listed business operates, this is your opportunity to make an impact from day one. Read on to see what success looks like. Your Influential Mission: You Will… *

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