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Project Manager-Technology, Product & Innovation

Accel Entertainment · Burr Ridge, IL · $102,000–$110,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project that slipped. When did you notice, and what did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they spot trouble early and raise it honestly instead of hiding it until the deadline.

Tell me about a time you managed a project budget. How did you keep it on track?

What they are checking: Whether they own the money side of delivery, not just the schedule.

Tell me about a time a resource was pulled from your project. How did you adjust?

What they are checking: Whether they can re-plan calmly when constraints change.

What would you do

An AI pilot is showing promise but the business wants it in production next month. The engineers say it is not ready. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh speed against risk and give leaders a clear tradeoff.

A stakeholder keeps adding requirements midway. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they control scope with a clear change process while keeping the relationship intact.

How would you learn enough about a regulated gaming business to run its technology projects well?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in understanding the business and compliance context their projects live in.

About the work

You are running projects across business systems, data, AI and custom applications. How does your approach change between those types?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt their method to the work instead of forcing one process on every project.

Walk me through how you build a project plan from a vague request.

What they are checking: Whether they can turn an unclear ask into scope, milestones, owners and risks.

How do you track dependencies when one team's delay will block two others?

What they are checking: Whether they manage cross-team links actively rather than just listing them.

How would you report status to executives who only have five minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they can boil a project down to what leaders need to decide or know.

What tools have you used to manage projects, and what did you like or dislike about them?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on experience with project tooling and can think critically about it.

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The full job description

As published by Accel Entertainment.

About Us Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 29,000 electronic gaming terminals in nearly 4,700 third-party local and regional establishments and 20 self-operated gaming locations across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing, features live racing, electronic gaming machines, live table games, food and beverage amenities, and pari-mutuel betting. Job Description : Planning & Delivery • Manage project execution: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of technology projects across business systems, data, AI, and custom applications. • Build project plans: Create and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies. • Track progressions: Monitor project progress and address risks, issues, resource constraints, and timeline changes as they arise. Stakeholder Communication & Coordination • Facilitate project meetings: Schedule and lead meetings with business stakeholders, Technology Solutions team members, vendors, and other project participants • Clarify project direction: Partner with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, priorities, and implementation needs. • Report on status : Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders and leadership, including progress, key decisions, risks, and next steps. • Coordinate cross-functional teams : Align activities across Business Analysts, Quality Assurance, developers, system administrators, vendors, and business teams. • Manage vendor relationships : Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and contract terms are met. Implementation & Change Management • Support go-live readiness : Lead change management activities, including stakeholder communications, training coordination, deployment readiness, and post-launch follow-up. • Coordinate testing and launch : Oversee testing, user acceptance testing, go-live activities, and post-implementation support. • Validate deployment success: Confirm systems, data, and processes are functioning as expected post-launch, and coordinate fixes for any issues identified. Documentation & Governance • Maintain project records: Keep accurate project information, documentation, and updates in Jira and other project management tools. • Follow governance standards: Adhere to established project management, delivery, governance, and release-management processes. • Support broader team needs: Perform other duties as assigned by direct management. • Other duties assigned QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered • PMP, CAPM, ScrumMaster, or Agile/Scrum certification preferred Experience • 4+ years in project management, business analysis, or technology implementation • Background supporting business applications, system implementations, or process improvements • Experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, Jira, data platforms, AI, or custom applications preferred • Experience with large-scale implementations (150+ users) preferred • Background as a Project Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Salesforce Administrator preferred • Experience with change management, UAT, training coordination, or post-implementation support preferred Skills & Competencies • Strong track record partnering with business users, technical teams, and leadership • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Skilled at managing multiple priorities and resolving project risks • Proficiency with Jira, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Teams • Familiar with Agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies Base Pay Range : $102,000-110,000/yr This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset. Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts. Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief. Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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