Full-Time

Director of Sales and Operations

Posted on 2/28/2026

Scientific Games

Scientific Games

1,001-5,000 employees

End-to-end lottery and gaming solutions

No salary listed

Albuquerque, NM, USA

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Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience managing a team
  • 8 years of related work experience
  • Strong leadership skills required
  • Financial management, budget development and reporting experience
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges
  • MS Office - Being able to work in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the lottery to develop strategic sales plans that align with the lottery KPIs and drive sustainable growth
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork across the site to ensure the achievement of business goals and initiatives
  • Work with SG SAM to develop, recommend and execute instant product objectives using the full suite of instant products available from SG to maximize revenues for both lottery and SG
  • Provide financial management, reporting, and accurate forecasting for site P&Ls and capital budgeting
  • Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and optimization
  • Monitor key performance metrics to assess operational performance and identify areas of efficiency opportunity
  • Provide direction for all areas of the business at the site, according to the contract, in relation to operations, order creation and fulfillment, site maintenance, product development and analytics
  • Develop solutions to reduce costs and increase efficiency to maximize profitability
  • Provide strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership based on insights and analysis
  • Ensure that the site team is meeting contractual obligations in their respective responsibilities
  • Manage various project schedules while meeting business deadlines and budgets
  • Responsible for development of all personnel reporting directly or indirectly at the site
  • Escalate and follow-up on all customer requests that require additional support and visibility, or affect scope outside of local site
  • Ensure contract compliance
  • Work with government relations team on updated state regulations and guidelines impacting business

Scientific Games provides end-to-end gaming and lottery solutions for lotteries, casinos, and online gaming. It covers game design, production, and management of both physical and digital products, including traditional scratch games and online platforms. The company expanded by acquiring NYX Gaming Group in 2018 to strengthen its digital gaming capabilities, positioning itself as a major player in online and social gaming. Compared with competitors, it differentiates itself through vertically integrated services from concept to delivery and a history of scalable, global solutions, plus a track record of pursuing strategic moves to unlock value and growth. The company’s goal is to help clients grow by delivering comprehensive, scalable gaming and lottery systems and by expanding digital offerings to reach more players worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Alpharetta, Georgia

Founded

1973

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rich Wasserman's AI/ML expertise from Amazon and Facebook accelerates advanced analytics integration across global platforms.
  • Experiential prizing like Monaco Millionaire Challenge drives emotional engagement and attracts younger lottery demographics.
  • Florida Lottery record $7.09B scratch sales in 2025 validates premium game design and strong market demand.

What critics are saying

  • Light & Wonder operates as focused 100% lottery competitor post-2022 divestiture, eroding customer loyalty through aggressive pricing.
  • CFO Nick Negro's May 15 departure creates leadership instability during critical global expansion phase.
  • Regulatory bans on experiential prizing eliminate second-chance promotions driving 20%+ of instant game engagement volumes.

What makes Scientific Games unique

  • Serves 150+ government-regulated lotteries across 50 countries with integrated retail and digital systems.
  • Pioneered secure instant lottery ticket in 1974; holds 64% U.S. instant ticket market share.
  • Deployed omnichannel SYMPHONY platform across European lotteries; DKLB first German operator implementing multi-tenant architecture.

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Eastern European Gaming
Feb 24th, 2026
Scientific Games Appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering

Scientific Games appoints Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering. Scientific Games' Newest Systems Technology to Power Retail and Digital Sales for North Dakota Lottery Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, reinforcing its commitment to advancing lottery systems technology and digital innovation. Based in Atlanta, the global lottery provider continues to expand its technology leadership as one of the fastest-growing suppliers of retail and digital lottery solutions worldwide. Leadership experience from Amazon, Facebook and Stitch Fix. Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product teams across high-performance technology platforms. He previously held senior leadership roles at: * Amazon * Facebook * Stitch Fix At Stitch Fix, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science, leading automation, AI-driven systems and platform optimization initiatives. Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo. Driving innovation across global lottery platforms. In his new role, Wasserman will oversee Product Engineering across Scientific Games' global portfolio serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His responsibilities include advancing: * Retail lottery systems * Digital lottery platforms * Hardware and software innovation * Data analytics and AI capabilities * Consumer engagement technologies CEO Pat McHugh stated that Wasserman's experience scaling AI-powered platforms at world-class technology firms will help accelerate innovation and deliver next-generation lottery solutions focused on sustainable growth. Strengthening lottery technology leadership. Scientific Games continues to invest in technology, analytics and digital transformation to enhance consumer experiences across retail and online lottery channels. The appointment underscores the company's strategy to integrate advanced analytics and machine learning into its global lottery ecosystem. February 2, 2026 In "Gambling in the USA" June 9, 2025 June 19, 2025

PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2026
Scientific Games hires ex-Amazon and Facebook exec Rich Wasserman as SVP of product engineering

Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering. Wasserman brings over 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science and product organisations at major technology companies. Previously, Wasserman held senior leadership positions at Amazon and Facebook, working on large-scale systems powered by advanced analytics and machine learning. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science at Stitch Fix. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a degree in Computer Science from the University at Buffalo. In his new role, Wasserman will lead Product Engineering across Scientific Games' global product portfolio, focusing on hardware and software platforms serving government-regulated lotteries. Scientific Games currently serves more than 150 lotteries globally with retail systems, digital platforms and analytics solutions.

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2026
Florida Lottery scratches record $7.09B in sales, funnels $1.21B to education

Scientific Games and the Florida Lottery announced record scratch-off retail sales of $7.093 billion in 2025, narrowly surpassing the previous record of $7.091 billion set in 2022. The milestone generated over $1.21 billion for Florida's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, supporting public schools, colleges, universities and the Bright Futures Scholarship Programme. Scratch-off sales increased 6.84% year-over-year and accounted for nearly 74% of the Florida Lottery's total annual sales of $9.63 billion. The GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER family of games alone represented $1.29 billion in sales, comprising 18.3% of total scratch-off sales. Scientific Games has served as the Florida Lottery's exclusive or primary supplier of scratch-off games since the lottery's inception in 1988. The company supports over 13,550 Florida Lottery retailers through its Orlando operations.

Gaming Intelligence
Feb 4th, 2026
Merv Digital Solutions brings in Harpreet Garcha as chief growth officer

Merv Digital Solutions brings in Harpreet Garcha as chief growth officer. Merv Digital Solutions has appointed former Scientific Games executive Harpreet Garcha as the company's new chief growth officer. Garcha joins Merv Digital following a successful initial engagement with the company and brings more than 15 years of experience working with leading lottery operators across multiple continents. In his new role, he will lead global sales and commercial growth for both Merv Marketing Studio and Merv Game Studio, with a focus on expanding long-term partnerships with lottery and iGaming operators worldwide. Huber and Garcha previously worked together at Scientific Games, where Garcha held senior commercial leadership roles strategically managing lottery portfolios and long-term partnerships. "Merv Digital Solutions has always been about building long-term partnerships, not quick wins," said Merv Huber, co-founder and CEO of Merv Digital Solutions and Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 of 2026 honouree. "Harpreet embodies that philosophy. He is trusted across the lottery industry, understands how operators think, and knows how to translate relationships into sustainable growth. I'm excited to have him helping lead our next chapter." Commenting in his appointment, Garcha said: "What drew me to Merv Digital Solutions is the clarity of its vision and its commitment to long-term partnerships. Merv understands that sustainable growth in regulated markets comes from trust, collaboration, and delivering real value to operators. I'm excited to help scale both studios globally and work alongside partners to drive meaningful, responsible growth." The Merv Marketing Studio helps lottery and iGaming operators deliver digital marketing, product strategy and CRM execution, and has already partnered with five clients - two lotteries and three commercial iGaming operators - in its first year of operation. The Merv Game Studio is dedicated to creating online instant win games for lotteries, with the first eInstant title slated for launch in Q1 2026, with games expected to go live across at least six lotteries worldwide by the end of the year. "This is a pivotal moment for Merv Digital Solutions," Huber added. "We're building something special across both studios, and bringing Harpreet into a leadership role signals our ambition to scale responsibly, globally, and with the right partners."

PR Newswire
Feb 2nd, 2026
Scientific Games appoints Ovie Doro as senior vice president of data, analytics & AI

Scientific Games has appointed Ovie Doro as Senior Vice President of Data, Analytics & AI to strengthen its analytics and data science capabilities across its global lottery business. Doro will lead the expansion of SG Analytics, the company's enterprise analytics practice that supports decision-making and performance optimisation for lottery products and services. Doro brings over a decade of experience in enterprise analytics and machine learning from global organisations. Most recently, he served as Senior Global Director of Data Science & Machine Learning Engineering at AB InBev, where he pioneered the AI strategy for the company's global B2B e-commerce platform. He has also held senior data science positions at Walmart and Jet.com. At Scientific Games, Doro will advance analytics-driven product growth, personalisation and cross-channel optimisation connecting retail and digital channels.

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