Manager, Enterprise PMO

Alaska Airlines • WA-SeaTac, WA

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About The Position

The Manager, Enterprise PMO executes the enterprise project management office (EPMO) strategy and delivers a portfolio of strategic, complex initiatives at Alaska Airlines. The role is accountable for on-time, high-quality project delivery and measurable business outcomes. As a people leader, the Manager sets team priorities and direction and collaborates with senior executives to align the portfolio and individual project objectives with enterprise strategy.

The role leads portfolio governance, risk management, resource allocation, delivery quality, and value realization. It partners with business leaders and sponsors to shape objectives, scope, success criteria, and benefits; manages portfolio performance; provides direction to project teams; and drives transformation through change management and process improvement. The Manager also leads and develops project managers and identifies opportunities to improve PMO processes, tools, and capabilities using AI and analytics.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects to completion in project management or a related area.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, such as Agile, Waterfall, and PMBOK.
• Hands-on project management experience across scope, schedule, budget, risk evaluation, issue resolution, quality, integration, staffing, and communications.
• Experience in a leadership role managing large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects.
• Experience leading change management initiatives, implementing projects involving process improvement and technology integration, and driving organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to form relationships and strategic partnerships with senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a portfolio management role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution and value delivery for a portfolio of strategic initiatives, aligning work with enterprise priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders and sponsors to align objectives, scope, success criteria, and benefits, and drive transformation through delivery, change management, and process improvement.
• Oversee portfolio performance, including budgets, resources, timelines, risks, and benefits realization; resolve issues and constraints across teams.
• Provide governance and direction to project teams and ensure consistent execution against PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and impacts across the enterprise and maintain clear communication.
• Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and analytics to improve PMO processes, tools, capabilities, and delivery effectiveness.
• Lead and develop a team of project managers, ensuring disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and consistent business impact across programs and initiatives.
• Build relationships and influence stakeholders to align priorities and deliver business outcomes.
• Identify and resolve portfolio risks and constraints, escalate as needed, and coordinate across teams to address conflicts and resource gaps.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Holiday pay and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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