TL;DR
Game Release Manager (iGaming): Coordinating release schedules for a global Digital Draw Games portfolio with an accent on cross-functional alignment and regulatory compliance. Focus on optimizing deployment pipelines, managing release readiness, and mitigating risks in complex, regulated lottery environments.
Location: Must be based in or able to work from Rome, Italy (Hybrid)
Company
Brightstar is a global leader in the lottery industry, providing secure technology, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning games to partners and regulators worldwide.
What you will do
- Manage the end-to-end release calendar for the Digital Draw Games portfolio.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, QA, design, and operations teams.
- Facilitate release planning sessions, stand-ups, and go/no-go meetings.
- Optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in partnership with DevOps.
- Ensure all releases adhere to stringent lottery regulations, security standards, and audit requirements.
- Provide proactive communication on release progress, risks, and blockers to stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be able to work on-site in Rome, Italy as part of a hybrid schedule.
- Proven experience in release management, software deployment, or live operations.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD, Git, and cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience working in regulated gaming, iLottery, or iGaming environments.
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies and RNG certification processes.
Nice to have
- Relevant certifications in Agile, Project Management, or Release Management.
- Experience managing third-party studios or external suppliers.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to a diverse, fair, and inclusive workplace culture.
- Equal opportunity employer with a focus on global community impact.
- Established presence and trusted partnership with governments worldwide.
- Emphasis on Responsible Gaming and professional integrity.
