Director of Slot Strategy - Bellagio

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

 The Director of Slot Strategy serves as the strategic product owner and operational authority for slot performance across an assigned portfolio of properties. Operating as the definitive bridge between external gaming vendors, property slot teams, and Slot Center of Excellence (COE) leadership, this role wields direct governance over product mix, asset placement, configuration, and pricing to maximize portfolio profitability and EBITDA. Additionally, the Director governs property-level slot technology, dictating product deployment and installation schedules to accelerate high-value game configurations and ensure absolute alignment with enterprise standards.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

•  Serve as the strategic product owner for an assigned portfolio of properties, dictating property-level slot product placement, pricing, configuration, and floor optimization strategies to maximize profitability.
• Act as the definitive, single point of contact between property operations, Slot COE leadership, and external gaming vendors to negotiate product pipelines and align enterprise goals.
• Exercise dotted-line authority over Property Slot Technology Managers, directing their priorities and scheduling to ensure the highest-value slot products and software integrations are deployed first.
• Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of product rollouts within the assigned property cluster, strategically timing the introduction of new machines, themes, and layouts to capture market demand.
• Identify and recommend cutting-edge gaming products, guest-service technologies, and structural floor enhancements to the Vice President of Slot Strategy to maintain a premier competitive advantage.
• Socialize strategic roadmaps with property executives and COE leaders, securing operational buy-in and driving change management across your assigned portfolio.
• Provide clear tactical roadmaps and strategic support to slot operations and front-of-house teams, ensuring the flawless execution of floor strategies and guest-experience standards.
• Partner with property slot leadership to enforce operational standards, optimize labor models, deploy business-efficiency technologies, and audit compliance with enterprise pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with the Slot Analytics team to continuously track portfolio performance, transforming data into direct tactical interventions and long-term asset-mix strategies for your properties.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proven background in slot operations with prior experience as a Manager or Director of Slot Operations in a high-volume integrated casino resort.
• Strong product knowledge, including slot machine purchasing, floor planning and configuration, and vendor management.
• Deep understanding of customer psychology related to slot play, enabling data-driven decisions that enhance engagement and profitability.
• In-depth knowledge of slot operations and processes, with a track record of implementing best practices and operational efficiencies.
• Experience directing and managing employees, building high-performing teams, and collaborating effectively across multiple departments and properties.
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating machine yields, performance metrics, and revenue optimization opportunities.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts, participation agreements, and gaming product placements.
• Knowledge of slot floor design strategy, machine mix optimization, and floor performance planning.
• Proven ability to work across multiple properties and stakeholder groups to drive business results.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

•  Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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