Scratch Games Product Manager - Lottery - Hybrid Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4391490) Apply Scratch Games Product Manager - Lottery - Hybrid Salary $68,100.00 - $88,536.00 AnnuallyLocation Lakewood, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberTFAA-00460-02.2024DepartmentDepartment of RevenueDivisionLottery - MarketingOpening Date02/16/2024Closing Date2/29/2024 5:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionFLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Primary Physical Work Address1881 Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80214 - This position is currently tasked with performing work duties via flex-place (aka telework, work-from home arrangements) with as needed on-site visits with clients.
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Department InformationWe serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state. The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc), employee wellness program and a great benefit package. CDOR Vision To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration. CDOR Mission To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. CDOR Values Description of JobThe Lottery's mission is to maximize the proceeds from Lottery game sales to support the Lottery's beneficiaries for the good of all Coloradans. The Marketing team is responsible for the Colorado Lottery brand and develops, deploys and promotes the portfolio of Scratch and Jackpot games of the Colorado Lottery to maximize proceeds for the people of Colorado. We're hiring a collaborative and strategic communicator to be our Scratch Games Product Manager at the Lottery! You will use your excellent communication skills to work with internal and external teams through many details related to Scratch Game Products. You will manage the entire Scratch Game Product lifecycle from ideation of products, development, strategic planning and product launches to analyzing and reporting on product data. This position must be comfortable with public speaking and presenting information to stakeholders, such as at Commission Meetings. If you're able to focus on the day to day details but also strategize the long range goals of a product, then this job may be for you! Primary duties:
Act as the project leader responsible for the ideation, strategic development of Scratch games product plan, game development, product positioning, product launch management, game execution, Scratch ticket printing/re-printing, and Scratch category communications of Scratch product lifecycles.
Responsible for Scratch game ticket designs by vendors, developing game prize structures, securing signed working papers, acquiring approval from the Lottery Commission, ticket printing and delivery on a timely basis, and sales performance tracking of tickets.
Guide development of new scratch games that meet guidelines for responsible gaming development.
Plan, analyze and report product and price point mix of Scratch products to ensure product portfolio is optimal.
Monitor sales performance and inventory levels of all Scratch games in the market and make recommendations.
Develop the Scratch product launch schedule to adhere to planned and scheduled game launches based on market and inventory needs.
Manage all primary and secondary Scratch ticket vendor contracts and reports any performance issues.
This position reports to the Lottery office in Lakewood approximately once a month, or more if needed. This position might travel to conferences or commission meetings as requested.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsResidency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Classification:Marketing and Communications Specialist IV (H4K4XX (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eZXVSWmlQWFEwWEU/view?resourcekey=0-sLVablHvua-mEV9FV5aa2A) )MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications: OPTION 1: 7 years of experience in a product and/or category manager role. OPTION 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. AND3 years of professional experience in a product and/or category manager role. OPTION 3: Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Special Qualifications:
Applicants must also undergo a conflict-of-interest assessment to determine compliance with the provisions of C.R.S. § 44-40-110, and must remain in compliance with C.R.S. § 44-40-110 for the duration of their employment with the Colorado Lottery.
Applicants and immediate family members must comply with restrictions on game play.
Applicants and immediate family members must ensure compliance with appropriate Lottery laws and rules, including conflicts of interest
Preferred Qualifications:
State experience in a marketing role
Experience with product management involving consumer products
Experience with project management
Experience with marketing and business analysis and reporting
Detailed oriented
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Experience with creating and presenting to groups
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Experience with the business operations of a Lottery organization
DOR Required Skills and Competencies :
Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.
Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue :
As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.
Applicant Checklist:
Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado" .
Work history must be documented in detail under the experience portion of application-"see resume" will not be accepted.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)
2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)
Recommended:
3) A chronological resume. (Late submissions will not be accepted )
4) A Cover Letter with a Written Narrative. The written narrative should describe your interest in this position and specifically how your education, abilities, skills and experience relate to the requirements, responsibilities and competencies listed in the job announcement. (Attach to your online application, late submissions will not be accepted)
Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:
Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.
Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.
Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb .
A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental InformationEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at [email protected] The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. How to apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. If not applying online, submit application to: It is recommended that you apply on-line and it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their application materials include all documents in the applicant checklist and that they are received by the CLOSING DATE and TIME. Department Contact Information: Lily Keenan, HR Analyst, [email protected] Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.