The Flutter Group Compensation team is a key part of our Group Reward function, with specific responsibility for advising on, developing, and managing Flutter's global job and pay architecture. This includes our frameworks for job grading and pay benchmarking, whilst also leading on our global pay equity and transparency strategy and driving innovation in compensation technology and analytics.
The Project Manager – Strategic Projects is responsible for shaping and driving robust project governance to ensure the successful delivery of strategic compensation and reward initiatives across the Group Compensation team and broader Global Reward functions. This role provides end-to-end project management expertise across the full project lifecycle, supporting both strategic projects and core delivery activities that span Reward operations and technology-enabled solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor and escalation point for stakeholders, the role holder will establish and maintain project governance frameworks, coordinate cross-functional delivery, and enable critical compensation, and reward-technology projects while embedding best practice project management approaches across the function. Success requires strong project governance and coordination capabilities, exceptional stakeholder management and facilitation skills, and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments involving Reward strategy, systems, and operational delivery.
This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
What you'll do :
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value compensation and reward projects, owning governance, roadmaps, and cross-functional coordination across multiple workstreams simultaneously
Drive project execution to ensure initiatives are delivered on scope, time, and budget, proactively identifying and mitigating risks before they escalate
Design and facilitate workshops, steering committees, and stakeholder sessions using structured techniques to generate clear decisions and actionable outcomes
Build and manage stakeholder relationships across Reward, HR, Technology, and senior leadership, delivering tailored project updates and securing buy-in at every stage
Analyse complex information and translate it into clear, data-driven recommendations that support strategic decision-making aligned to Group priorities
Champion high-performance collaboration across project teams, mentoring junior colleagues and fostering accountability throughout the project lifecycle
What you'll bring:
Proven project governance expertise , with the ability to establish frameworks, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage multiple concurrent workstreams in complex, fast-paced environments
Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills , with a proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues before escalation, and translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills , with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively at all levels, from operational teams to executive leadership
Skilled facilitator with experience designing and delivering engaging workshops and meetings using structured techniques — such as design thinking, RACI, and process mapping — to drive decisions and tangible outcomes
Adaptable and resilient , comfortable balancing competing priorities under pressure while maintaining quality, meeting deadlines, and responding flexibly to evolving stakeholder needs
Collaborative and curious mindset , with a commitment to continuous improvement, championing best practices, and staying ahead of emerging trends in project management, reward, and technology
What’s in it for you
We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you joy, we want you to bring your best self to work and feel empowered to do so. We also like to share our success; after all, you make it happen.
We offer an excellent benefits package that can be personalised to you, including:
Bonus scheme
Uncapped holiday allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Income protection
£1,000 annual self-development learning fund
Invest via the Flutter Sharesave Scheme
Enhanced parental leave
About Flutter
We are a world leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with a market-leading position in the US and across the world.
We have an unparalleled portfolio of the most innovative, diverse, and distinctive brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.
With our global scale and challenger attitude, we excite and entertain our customers in a safe and sustainable way. Using our collective power — the Flutter Edge — we aim to disrupt the sector, learning from the past to create a better future for our customers, colleagues, and communities.
We’re working to be an inclusive employer and encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking, and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.
If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.
If you are an internal candidate, please note that this opportunity will be processed in accordance with our internal secondment process. Further details will be provided by Talent Acquisition upon application.
