PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.
We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through ESPN BET, Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.
When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.
With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.
About the Role & Team
The Director, Release Management role is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to take their release management career path to the next level. In this role, you will be responsible for the day to day management of the Release Management team which consist of Release Managers, Release Coordinators, and Release Engineers. The enterprise release management team oversees the end to end release delivery of theScore Media, theScore Bet and ESPN BET platforms which provides exposure to both non-regulated and regulated part of the sports media, sports betting and igaming industry. You will be challenged with the fast-paced nature of theScore’s release delivery, multiple product portfolios, regulatory compliance, regular audits and to continuously improve our processes and teams to be the best in class.
About the Work
As the director of our release management team, team you will:
- Manage the day to day functions, responsibilities and deliverables of the Release Management team
- Liaise with the various stakeholders to ensure company key initiatives and/or releases are accounted for in the overall release management plans
- Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality
- Communicate to all stakeholders at various levels key project plans, statuses, commitments, and changes including requirements, QA plans, schedule, scope changes, test environment and other subjects as required
- Work with QA, Development, DevOps, Product, TPM, Compliance and PMO to ensure that product development projects adhere to the release process and change procedure guidelines.
- End to end oversight of all release delivery while ensuring compliance with all regulatory change management and audit protocols
- Continuously improve the release management processes and mentor the team to be the best in class
- Other duties as required
About You
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with various stakeholders
- Previous experience managing Release Management, Change Management and/or Release Engineering teams
- Solid understanding of project management and release management principles
- Previous experience interfacing with regulatory authorities, auditors and third party partners and vendors is nice to have but not required
- Experience with Apple App Store and Google Play Store release procedures
- Experience with native mobile application build management tools (buddybuild, App Center, TestFlight, etc.)
- Advanced knowledge of the software development lifecycle and release processes
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
- Effective leadership, time/project management and analytical skills.
- Degree in computer science/engineering, or equivalent knowledge and/or experience
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Fun, relaxed work environment
- Education and conference reimbursements
- Parental leave top up
- Opportunities for career progression and mentoring others
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Candidates residing in Ontario requiring special accommodation can email [email protected]
theScore is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
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What We Do
theScore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, empowers millions of sports fans through its digital media and sports betting products. Its media app ‘theScore’ is one of the most popular in North America, delivering fans highly personalized live scores, news, stats, and betting information from their favorite teams, leagues, and players. theScore’s sports betting app ‘theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino’ delivers an immersive and holistic mobile sports betting and iCasino experience. theScore Bet is currently live in the Company's home province of Ontario. theScore also creates and distributes innovative digital content through its web, social and esports platforms.
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