Fusion HCR is Hiring! Position: Senior IT Project Manager (Infrastructure – Casino/Gaming) Location: Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)
Type: Contract
Industry: Casino, Gaming & Hospitality
Position Overview Fusion HCR is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with a strong background in IT Infrastructure projects within casino or gaming environments. This role will lead the delivery of mission-critical infrastructure initiatives, including network upgrades, firewall/security implementations, and data center projects across a highly regulated, high-availability environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing enterprise infrastructure programs, working closely with network, security, and operations teams, and navigating the complexities of casino IT environments where uptime, compliance, and performance are critical.
Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Execution
Lead end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure projects, including network, firewall, security, and data center initiatives
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Infrastructure & Technical Coordination
Partner with network engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to drive execution
Coordinate activities related to firewall implementations (Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.), network upgrades, and data center migrations/buildouts
Oversee vendor coordination for hardware, infrastructure deployments, and professional services
Risk, Compliance & Governance
Identify and mitigate project risks, particularly in high-availability and regulated casino environments
Ensure adherence to gaming regulations, security standards, and internal IT governance processes
Manage change control processes and ensure minimal disruption to operations
Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders across IT, operations, and leadership
Provide clear, consistent status updates, including risks, dependencies, and milestones
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between infrastructure, security, and business teams
Tools & Methodologies
Utilize tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, and/or Smartsheet for tracking and reporting
Apply Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate for infrastructure delivery
Qualifications
8+ years of IT Project Management experience, with a strong focus on infrastructure projects
Proven experience managing projects within casino, gaming, or highly regulated environments
Hands-on experience leading:
Network infrastructure upgrades
Firewall/security implementations
Data center builds, migrations, or consolidations
Strong understanding of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure concepts
Experience coordinating with vendors, internal engineering teams, and operations groups
Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with casino systems, gaming networks, or hospitality infrastructure environments
Familiarity with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or similar technologies
Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI, SOX, gaming regulations, etc.)
PMP or equivalent project management certification