Strategic Performance Manager

Who we are:

Allwyn is a multi-national lottery operator with leading market positions in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.  Our primary focus is lotteries, helping them raise more for good causes.  We drive innovation, efficiency, and safety across our casual gaming entertainment platform in the quest for enhanced player engagement.

Allwyn North America is headquartered in Chicago, and currently operates the Illinois Lottery under a private management agreement while seeking other opportunities throughout the U.S.  We also provide products and services to lotteries and their players throughout Europe and the United States.

Position Overview:

The Strategic Performance Manager will report to the Vice President of Strategy and will be responsible for supporting business development and proposal efforts, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement, and communicating business performance and opportunities to senior leadership, the Shareholder,  and the Board of Directors.

This role will interface with the Allwyn North America Senior Leadership Team, the Allwyn global leadership team and the Board of Directors. This is a strategic role within the business, building on the diverse range of skills and experience of the existing staff. 

Responsibilities:

• Support business development and proposal efforts:
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities (including RFIs, RFPs, partnerships and potential acquisitions) through the research and analysis of market trends, competitive landscape and emerging technologies.
• Develop win strategies, business cases and financial models to support new business pursuits. 
• Tailor win strategy and positioning to resonate with target audiences based on research and analysis.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to support business cases for new initiatives and pursuits. 
• Prepare detailed business cases and presentations, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI projections and strategic considerations.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement supported by research,  data and analytics:
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations. 
• Translate data findings into actionable strategic insights and recommendations for senior leadership and the board.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate business performance and opportunities to senior leadership, the Shareholder, and the Board of Directors:
• Prepare and present regular updates to the Board of Directors and shareholders on business performance, new opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate qualitative and quantitative information effectively, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Create clear and compelling visualizations of data, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, to highlight key insights and trends. 

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Chicago-based; in-office approximately 3 days per week.
• 3+ years relevant working experience.
• Data visualization and presentation skills.
• Demonstration of analytical thinking, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
• Skilled relationship manager: An ability to work with senior internal and external management teams. Collaborates well with others and plays an influential role across the business.  
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. 
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. 
• Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• A professional, credible, and measured demeanor. 
• Strong analytical skills. 

Preferred:

• Experience working for a management consulting organization or investment bank.
• Experience in Government proposals/contracts. 
• Background in mergers and acquisitions, ideally in due diligence processes.

Benefits

Working for Allwyn North America:

Our goal is to create one of North America’s most inclusive organizations – where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.  While the main contribution of the Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  That’s why we have committed to an ambitious Social Value strategy, which is woven into the way we do business.  We believe that lotteries must serve everyone, not just those who play.  So, whether as an employee, a supplier, a retailer or any of the stakeholders that we interact with, we will be powering good across the US.

Moreover, we pledge to have the highest standards of respect, diversity and inclusion at our company and support and encourage our partners to do the same.

Allwyn North America is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Working for Allwyn North America:

Our goal is to create one of North America’s most inclusive organizations – where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, everyday, for the benefit of good causes.  While the main contribution of the Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  That’s why we have committed to an ambitious Social Value strategy, which is woven into the way we do business.  We believe that lotteries must serve everyone, not just those who play.  So, whether as an employee, a supplier, a retailer or any of the stakeholders that we interact with, we will be powering good across the US.

The Allwyn values of We Do What is Right, We Win Together and We Think Differently, are embedded in the design of our organization and our plans for North America.

• We Do What is Right: By acting with integrity, making brave decisions, taking accountability, and accepting responsibility. 
• We Win Together: By working together as one team, always empowering our colleagues, valuing our differences, and respecting each other. We are always seeking opportunities to create business value while enjoying our work and having fun together.
• We Think Differently: By accepting feedback, listening to our peers, striving for improvement and always daring to innovate. We always deliver with passion and have broad horizons.

Moreover, we pledge to have the highest standards of respect, diversity and inclusion at our company and support and encourage our partners to do the same.

Allwyn North America is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.