Program Manager

Overview

Commerce Casino is the world’s largest card casino offering more than 200 tables. Established in 1983, the casino values its staff of over 2,500 employees and is proud to be known as “Where the World Comes to Play.” Commerce Casino offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation time, and much more!

We are looking for a hands-on, outcome-driven leader responsible for driving critical initiatives from decision to completion. This role exists to ensure that high-priority efforts do not stall due to bureaucracy, coordination failures, or unclear ownership.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this individual is empowered to cut through organizational friction, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable results on aggressive timelines. Success in this role is defined by execution, not process creation.

This position is suited for individuals with a proven record of leading complex, high-stakes initiatives in environments with multiple stakeholders, limited authority, and significant operational constraints.

The duties listed are not set forth to limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside of an employee’s normal line of work.

Work Experience

Required:

3 years of project management experience.

Education (Preferred Certifications):

• PMP
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
• Agile / SAFe certification
• Program Management or Operations certifications

Licenses:

• A casino work permit from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
• The Senior Program Execution Lead is responsible for overseeing processes related to execution of company projects and programs. Regarding the supervision of employees, however, this position is limited to making suggestions or recommendations regarding the staff to the President, who holds a Key Employee or Officer License. The President is the position that makes managerial decisions on behalf of the administrative department.
  
  The Senior Program Execution Lead understands and acknowledges he/she cannot take any action that would require a Key Employee license.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion
• Experience operating in large, matrixed organizations (government, military, consulting, or equivalent)
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence without formal authority
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills under ambiguity
• Ability to balance speed, risk, and stakeholder management
• Track record of delivering results under time and political pressure

Other Background Requirements (Preferred):

• Retired or former senior military officers (O-5/O-6 or equivalent), especially with operational command or joint experience
• Top-tier management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) with execution-focused engagements
• Senior industry leaders with turnaround or transformation experience
• Federal leaders with demonstrated delivery of complex programs