Momentum Corporate Services is a leading entertainment group based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our portfolio includes mobile game development and publishing, virtual reality experiences, iGaming, esports management, and content platform services. We are dedicated to creating immersive and personalized entertainment experiences that push the boundaries of innovation in the industry.
For more information about Momentum Group, please visit our website at www.mgh.ae.
Overview
The Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of high-impact, cross-functional projects across the Lottery and iGaming business units. This role is responsible for managing complex initiatives with significant regulatory, technical, and commercial impact. The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in shaping delivery standards, ensuring best practices across the project lifecycle, and mentoring junior Project Managers to maintain consistency and quality in execution.
The ideal candidate brings deep project delivery experience in regulated digital environments, strong governance discipline, and the ability to influence outcomes across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of large-scale, complex projects across Lottery, iGaming and shared services ensuring compliance with GCGRA, GLI, and internal governance frameworks.
- Oversee cross-functional workstreams (Product, TechOps, Compliance, AML/RG, Payments, Marketing) to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
- Own project governance: RAID logs, CAB submissions, GCC approvals, business readiness, and post-implementation reviews.
- Develop detailed project plans, delivery timelines, and reporting documents for Programme Manager and C-suite visibility.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritising based on commercial value, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness.
- Mentor and support Project Managers through coaching, quality checks on documentation, and guidance on stakeholder management.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery frameworks, templates, and processes across the Commercial Projects & Delivery function.
- Build and manage relationships with external vendors, platform providers, and regulatory partners to ensure timely delivery of dependencies.
- Identify project risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies, ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned.
- Ensure all delivery artefacts meet audit and regulatory standards, providing clear traceability for inspections or compliance reviews.
Qualifications, Experience & Required Skills
Must-Have
- 57 years experience in project delivery, ideally within gaming, fintech, payments, or other regulated digital industries.
- Proven experience leading multi-stream or cross-functional projects with material regulatory or commercial significance.
- Strong understanding of delivery governance, risk management, and structured reporting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Demonstrated experience guiding or mentoring junior project managers or delivery staff.
Nice-to-Have
- PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or PMBK certification.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies (GCGRA, GLI, WLA) and understanding compliance-driven project constraints.
- Background in iGaming or lottery product delivery, platform onboarding, or payment system integrations.
- Degree in Business, Management, Technology, or related field.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Mentorship: Supports development of Project Managers, raising delivery standards across the function.
- Complex Project Delivery: Manages high-risk, multi-stakeholder projects with precision and control.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensures all projects meet regulatory and audit requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drives alignment across Product, TechOps, Compliance, and Operations.
- Analytical & Organisational Skills: Manages competing priorities and dependencies with structure and clarity.
At Momentum, we're proud to be a fair, transparent, and inclusive employer. We value diversity, collaboration, and innovation, and we're committed to creating an environment where every team member can thrive. If you're ready to grow your career and help us build Momentum, we'd love to hear from you.
