Job Description

:Overviewxf0x9fx8cx8eWelcome to the Games Global world. Were changing the rules of the game. Providing 1,300+ exclusive games from some seriously talented studios and not to mention a record-breaking progressive jackpot network, we help operators level up and create their perfect lobbyxf0x9fx97xa3xefxb8x8f We are looking for a Product Portfolio Manager to join our Game Tech Portal (GTP) Team in Durban. GTP is a critical platform that powers end-to-end Game Delivery and Configuration, providing a suite of tools that enable studios to create, test, certify, and deploy game content efficiently through our software development lifecycle (SDLC) pipeline. By leveraging robotic process automation (RPA), AI, and agentic workflows, GTP minimizes manual effort, streamlining workflows with automation to support scalable game production and distribution.As the Product Portfolio Manager, you will lead multiple Product Teams, ensuring strategic alignment, execution, and delivery across the platform. Your role will be to drive product vision, optimize efficiency, and foster collaboration to enhance the platform's capabilities and overall success.xf0x9fx8cx8d This is a fulltime onsite role based in Durban.This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of game technology by driving automation, AI-driven efficiencies, and scalable game delivery. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for innovation, wed love to hear from you! xf0x9fx9ax80
ResponsibilitiesWhat will you be doing?Talent Management:

• Ensure team members have the skills and training necessary for both current and future projects, supporting career growth and development.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching, promoting continuous learning within the team.
• Drive succession planning and key person risk mitigation, ensuring the right people are in the right roles while maintaining business continuity.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, hiring top talent to drive innovation and meet business objectives.
• Manage and mentor other managers, scaling leadership capabilities within the team.

Strategy, Objectives & Execution:

• Represent the product portfolio at the Senior Leadership level, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with executives and key stakeholders to shape and influence business strategy.
• Provide operational insights into industry trends, competitive opportunities, and business constraints.
• Define and execute strategic product roadmaps and operational strategies, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Establish customer-centric engagement strategies, fostering strong relationships that enhance product adoption and visibility.
• Measure product performance, usage, and benchmarks, ensuring continuous improvement and effectiveness.
• Hold teams accountable through performance contracts, milestone tracking, and benefit realization reporting.
• Drive product innovation, including new feature development, AI-driven efficiencies, and game performance enhancements.
• Ensure feature parity with studios and competitors, maintaining a competitive edge.

Practical Execution Management:

• Translate long-term business goals into measurable results, execution milestones, and implementation plans.
• Demonstrate structured planning, problem-solving, and systematic execution of initiatives.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate risks and ensure resilience.
• Track progress, optimize resource utilization, and manage budgets effectively.
• Prioritize workload and stakeholder demands, ensuring seamless execution across multiple projects.

QualificationsWho Were Looking For

• Proven experience managing a portfolio of products and/or services in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong leadership experience managing managers, building high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience in software development management, delivering scalable and high-impact solutions.
• Hands-on experience with RPA, AI, and agentic workflows, leveraging automation and intelligence to drive efficiency.
• Proficiency in AWS Cloud services (preferred), ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance product infrastructure.
• Excellent people and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Whats in it for you?We offer a comprehensive package including a competitive salary, top of the range benefits, discretionary bonus scheme, annual pay reviews, constant learning through the Games Global university, wellbeing initiatives and office spaces youll thrive in!xf0x9fx8cx9f Equal Opportunities StatementGames Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us, and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.

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