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.