IT PMO Manager

Dufry Careers • Baltimore, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of IT PMO leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects within the IT portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives. This role drives project success through effective resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Requires 2 years of experience supervising a team of professionals engaged in executing project management
• Requires 6 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering project management programs, including managing large scale complex projects
• A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the 6-year requirement
• 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
• Demonstrated experience in defining, implementing, and coaching others in project management methodologies & governance
• Expertise in Portfolio/Demand management concepts and benefits; proven track record of implementing these concepts and delivering PPM benefits
• Flexible approach to change; can effectively work in a variety of situations, constantly seeks improvements, and displays a forward-looking mentality
• Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of project management planning and to advance the organization’s goals
• Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and delivers multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and adherence to time, cost, and quality constraints
• Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation including project decks, plans, schedules, status reports, risk registers, and lessons learned
• Facilitates project communication through written and verbal channels across all organizational levels including status meetings, steering committees, and executive briefings
• Serves as the primary liaison between the business stakeholders and IT technical teams, translating business requirements into technical specifications and ensuring mutual understanding of project goals
• Provides leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines
• Leads the end-to-end development of business and technical solutions, including design, testing, and maintenance phases, with emphasis on quality assurance and business value delivery
• Assesses, identifies, and monitors potential project risks and issues; develops and implements contingency plans and mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes
• Manages project budgets and resource allocation, tracking expenditures and forecasting needs to meet financial objectives
• Establishes and tracks project performance metrics and KPIs, providing regular reporting to leadership on project health, progress, and ROI

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts across all company brands
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager