Senior Manager, Government & Industry Affairs Operations

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Government & Industry Affairs team in the United States and are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Government & Industry Affairs Operations to join the team. 

This is a newly created role that will play an important part in helping VGW coordinate and execute its government affairs activity across the US. You will be responsible for bringing structure, discipline, and clear operating rhythm to a complex, multi state lobbying network, ensuring our external partners are well coordinated, accountable, and aligned to business priorities.

You will work closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Marketing, and external lobbying partners to ensure activity is well planned, compliant, and clearly tracked.

We’re open to candidates based anywhere in the US, and this role can be performed remotely. We do not currently have a US office, but occasional in person office attendance may be required if that changes in future.

The salary range  for this role is USD $200,000 - $230,000 per year.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day to day operations of VGW’s external lobbying contractors, ensuring activity is clearly understood, tracked, and delivered.
• Supporting compliance across VGW’s lobbying activity, including oversight of relevant registrations, disclosures, and state and federal requirements.
• Establishing a single source of truth for legislative tracking, reporting, and key activity across the lobbying network.
• Building dashboards, reporting frameworks, and quarterly operating reviews tied to clear KPIs for lobbying firms.
• Developing detailed execution plans and ensuring strong cross functional alignment across Government Affairs, Legal, Marketing, and other relevant teams.
• Driving accountability with external partners, including performance tracking, budget oversight, resource allocation, and renewal decisions.

What you will bring to the role:

• 8 plus years of experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying operations, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• Experience supporting lobbying or government affairs activity in fast moving, high growth, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong multi state coordination skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of external partners, priorities, and deadlines.
• A highly organised and operationally focused approach, with a track record of creating structure where it does not already exist.
• Strong vendor and contract management experience, including the ability to drive accountability and assess performance.
• The ability to read complex regulatory, legislative, or legal materials and translate the practical impact clearly for non technical audiences.
• Experience building tracking, documentation, reporting, or operating systems from scratch and ensuring they are adopted successfully.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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Job Opportunity: Engineering Technician with The City of Sunbury in Delaware County, OH

Do you thrive on solving real-world problems and helping projects run smoothly from plan to pavement? Do you take pride in being a key part of a growing community’s success? If so, The City of Sunbury wants to hear from you!

The City of Sunbury is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as Engineering Technician. This full‑time position, reporting to the City Engineer, supports the Planning and Engineering Department by performing a wide range of engineering, construction administration & inspection, and project management responsibilities.

Pay Range: $24.00 - $32.45 per hour (pay is based on experience, skills, and qualifications)

Benefits: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid leave and retirement plans.

Responsibilities:

• Manages public and private Construction Services (e.g., oversees administrative tasks and contracts; assigns and directs work; provides guidance and support); assists City Engineer when necessary; maintains records in accordance with established procedures.
• Applies standard engineering principles, prepares material estimates, and schedules project phases to align with legislative meetings.
• Assists with public meetings, develops plans and contract documents, and participates in contract bidding and award processes.
• Manages construction for capital improvement programs, drafts correspondence, and leads preconstruction and progress meetings.
• Verifies pay applications, prepares and approves change orders, and acts as a liaison between the public and contractors.
• Administers contracts and oversees the capital improvement program, right of way, and development projects to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Coordinates annual warranty inspections, reviews daily inspection reports from consulting inspectors for consistency and uniformity, prepares inspection reports for internally inspected projects, and monitors project budgets, purchases, and payments in relation to completed work and project timelines.
• Conducts bid responsibility review in coordination with Finance personnel (e.g., equipment coordination and availability, labor force availability vs. existing contracts, claims history and prevailing wage violations); performs contractor evaluations and assists with engineering consultant evaluations.
• Investigates resident and developer requests for service (e.g., performs technical research; search for infrastructure maps/GIS information; drafts written responses and provides telephone responses concerning infrastructure, traffic, drainage, and other related issues).
• Reviews surveying, design, drafting, and cost estimates for engineering projects related to capital improvement projects related to street improvements, stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water.
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in construction engineering or a related discipline from an accredited four-year institution, along with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school, with at least four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Evening and occasional weekend availability; required.
• ADA certification; LPA certification or ability to complete within 2 years of hire; required.
• Desired: PMP, CPII, Flood Plain Manager, Sediment & Erosion Control or Stormwater.
• Demonstrates continued education in construction and engineering.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.
• Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply skills involving multiple variables within familiar contexts.
• Apply management principles to solve problems.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

About the City of Sunbury:

The City of Sunbury is a rapidly growing community located just 25 miles north of Columbus, Ohio in fast growing Delaware County. Sunbury currently has nearly 8,000 residents and is issuing new residential building permits at a record pace. The City of Sunbury is planning for the construction of a new interstate interchange and parkway that will open approximately four miles of road frontage for new commercial and residential development. Another 1,600 acres of newly annexed land to the east of Sunbury is currently being planned for light-industrial development use. The City of Sunbury is growing in most every direction and dimension and is seeking a qualified Engineering Technician to provide expertise and initiative-taking construction management and execution.

Apply online today!

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