MGM Resorts International

Director Global Slot Strategy

MGM Resorts International$125K — $150K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in casino/slot operations or slot manufacturing
  • Proficiency in Japanese at a business level preferred
  • Willingness to work in both the US and Japan preferred
  • Strong understanding of slot profitability and machine optimization
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a casino environment

Responsibilities

  • Support the Chief Gaming Officer with slot pricing and machine mix strategies
  • Coordinate pre-opening processes with project management and leadership teams
  • Collaborate on operational strategies for slot portfolio and pricing
  • Ensure effective communication and strategic execution for MGM Osaka
  • Build relationships with slot technology vendors for market localization
  • Participate in designing MGM Osaka's casino floor layout
  • Manage project financials related to pre-opening and operations
  • Advise on training and development for the Slot operations team
  • Conduct market research to inform gaming product and marketing strategies

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health
  • Discounts on hotel, food, beverage, retail, and entertainment
  • Free meals in the employee dining room
  • Free parking for employees
  • Health and income protection benefits for eligible staff
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:

The Director of Slot Strategy will work at the direction of the Chief Gaming Officer of MGM Osaka in support of the planning for and operations of MGM Osaka. The role will participate in the planning for and implementation of processes to optimize slot profitability, machine mix, and floor layout in the pre-opening and throughout the ongoing operations of MGM Osaka. The role will support the leadership of MGM Osaka ("The Project") and collaborate with stakeholders at MGM Resorts International in slot operations and casino marketing. This role is the key point of contact between the leadership of MGM Osaka, the Slot teams at MGM Resorts International, and the MGM Japan Design & Construction team to identify opportunities, resolve issues and address concerns. The role is responsible for ensuring that all slot processes are effective, efficient, and continuously optimized during pre-opening and ongoing operations. All duties are performed in accordance to company policies and procedures.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
  • Support the Chief Gaming Officer in identifying, developing, socializing and implementing regionally localized and industry-leading pricing, machine mix and floor layout best practices for MGM Osaka
  • Coordinate processes and projects between the Chief Gaming Officer, the Project Management Office ("PMO") and Project leadership to ensure MGM Osaka's successful opening and competitive market advantage
  • Collaborate with other pre-opening and operational teams, MGM Osaka leadership, and the PMO to build and implement pre-opening and operational strategies in slot portfolio/manufacturer mix, slot pricing strategies, owned vs. leased mix, house edge strategies, operational policies and procedures, etc
  • Ensure effective strategic planning, communication, and execution of effective strategies; provide support to MGM Japan D&C, MGM Osaka leadership and MGM Resorts casino gaming leadership and appropriate property personnel
  • Build and maintain relationships with slot technology vendors and suppliers, collaborate with vendors on market localization modifications, provide support for vendor regulatory licensing, liaise with vendors to successfully deliver and install slot machines and associated gaming equipment
  • Participate in developing the design and layout of the MGM Osaka casino floor and provide support to MGM Japan D&C and other associated stakeholders in the procurement, installment and inspection of slot machines and other related gaming equipment
  • Collaborate with the Chief Gaming Officer, Project leadership and the PMO to manage project financials, including pre-opening spending, gaming revenue estimates, the divisional hiring compendium, gaming equipment procurement budgets, and impacts of strategic and operational planning
  • Advise Workforce Development on talent development pipelines and training needs for the Slot operations team at MGM Osaka, including the creation and execution of in-house and third-party training programs. Achieve and uphold all government commitments and regulatory compliance requirements, as defined in the RFP, ADP, IR Act, JCRC rules, etc., required for opening and compliant ongoing operations
  • Direct and execute comprehensive market and customer research within Japan and the regional market delivering actionable recommendations for gaming product offerings, casino marketing strategies, and loyalty program development


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • 4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in Casino/Slot Operations or Slot Manufacturing required
  • Ability to speak proficient Japanese at the business level highly preferred
  • Ability to work both in the US and Japan highly preferred


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)


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Size
42,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
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