Head of Technology

Information Technology Manager

Georgia Lottery is a recognized leader and innovator in the lottery industry and we significantly change the lives of our customers through prize payouts. We also provide educational opportunities for Hope Scholarship recipients, Pre-Kindergarten programs and technical upgrades for classrooms.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to direct and manage all Information Technology, Project Management, Information Security, Quality Assurance, Software Development, Datacenter, and Operational staff and related projects for the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC). This position will work closely with vendors contracted by the GLC, including the Gaming System, Internal Control System, and Instant Ticket System vendors, to implement technology or software solutions. This position will work with all business teams to develop and maintain strategic project business and technology plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Manage the Technology and Operations Division which includes the Information Security Department, Quality Assurance Department, Information Technology Department, Project Management Office, Software Development Department, Datacenter, and operations support staff.
• Work with Department Directors to ensure Business and Technology projects are well coordinated, planned, and delivered within agreed-upon schedules.
• Review and approve all technology billing and invoicing to ensure adherence to approved contracts and budgets.
• Work closely with gaming vendor partners daily to ensure vendor(s) meet operational expectations and project deliverable timelines.
• Coordinate with all business units to develop and maintain the corporate strategic business plan of gaming and technology initiatives.
• Establish long-term needs for information systems and plans strategy for developing systems and acquiring hardware to meet application needs.
• Ensure confidentiality and reliability of corporate data, proprietary information, and intellectual property.
• Coordinate and implement gaming system enhancements, conversions, and updates with the Gaming System vendor, Instant Ticket vendor and all GLC departments.
• Maintain the Internal Control System in coordination with selected vendor. Develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure compliance with multi-state draw game regulations.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field required; minimum of ten years of experience in the information technology field; minimum of five years of senior level of technology management experience. Lottery or gaming operations preferred.; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Our motto is For the Students! Come join our dynamic team at the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

The Georgia Lottery was created by the people of Georgia in 1992 to enhance educational funding in the State. With net sales exceeding $70 billion since its inception, Georgia Lottery proceeds have allowed more than 1.8 million students to attend colleges through Georgia's HOPE scholarship program and more than 1.6 million four-year-olds have attended Georgia's Prekindergarten Program. Currently, the Georgia Lottery offers exciting scratcher and draw games as well as online DIGGI games.

At the Georgia Lottery, we are always looking for team members who exhibit our values of Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, Innovation, Customer Centric, Results and Fun! We offer exciting opportunities, great work life balance and a mission that impacts so many students in Georgia.