Bring your product development experience to the only US lottery to experience year over year sales growth since inception. The North Carolina Education Lottery is a cutting edge $5.1 billion entertainment organization which has raised more than $11 billion for education since its 2006 launch and is regarded as one of the most successful and responsible lotteries in the country. Learn from some of the best in the business while managing an extremely successful product portfolio. You’ll thrive in this role if you have outstanding analytical, communication and strategic planning skills and a track record of successful product launches. Experience in the lottery industry a definite plus.

You’ll enjoy working for this household name where we offer competitive pay and benefits, telework, generous time off, professional development, and colleagues who enjoy working together. In fact, the lottery was named as one of Triangle Business Journal’s 2024 Best Places to Work for the second year in a row.

Responsibilities:

• Develops product plans for the scratch-off game portfolio to optimize game performance. Monitors the health of the game portfolio and recommends appropriate actions to maintain high performance.
• Serves as the subject matter expert on scratch-off games in the lottery industry, staying abreast of new games, trends, and promotions throughout the industry.
• Manages the product lifecycle of the scratch-off games portfolio. Analyzes game sales to identify existing weaknesses, finds new profitable opportunities, and recommends adjustments to portfolio strategies.
• Develops scratch-off games and makes recommendations on ticket designs, prize structures, and game parameters.
• Collaborates with NCEL departments and vendor partners to support scratch-off product lines. Works closely with the scratch-off vendor(s) and all Lottery departments to ensure successful game launches and execution of portfolio strategies.
• Recommends and manages research projects alongside the scratch-off game vendor and research partners.
• Supervises and guides Product Development Coordinator to ensure successful product launch.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Marketing, Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of product development experience, preferably in the lottery or gaming industries.
• Knowledge of scratch-off games and lottery gaming systems.
• Experienced in new product development, project management, and knows how to use basic statistical techniques.
• Highly analytical. Able to compile, analyze, and present data through reports and presentations. Able to translate large amounts of data into meaningful insights.
• Highly detail-oriented with proven organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced in using business object, SAS, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong organizational skills with ability for multitasking, prioritizing and strategic thinking.

Hiring Rate: $99,536- $112,000

Closing Date: 12/1/24/24

***this position is eligible for partial telework. All employees must reside in NC***

***Relocation assistance available***

About the North Carolina Education Lottery

We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award nearly $10 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website www.nclottery.com.

At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners everyday: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication and a fun work environment.

All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization values (honesty, respect, integrity and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc).

Equal Opportunity Employer