Manager, Enterprise PMO
About The Position
The Manager, Enterprise PMO executes the EPMO strategy and delivers a portfolio of strategic, complex initiatives at Alaska Airlines. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, with high quality, and with measurable business outcomes. As a people leader, the manager sets clear priorities and direction for the team and collaborates with senior executives to align portfolio and project objectives with enterprise strategy. The position leads portfolio management across governance, risk, resource allocation, delivery quality, and value realization. The role partners with business leaders and sponsors to establish objectives, scope, success criteria, and benefits; oversees portfolio performance and cross-functional dependencies; and provides governance and direction to project teams. It also leads and develops project managers, strengthens stakeholder relationships, 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 related areas.
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 principles 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.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- 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 them 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 budgets, resources, timelines, risks, and benefits realization, and resolve issues and constraints across teams.
- Provide governance and direction to project teams, ensuring consistent execution against PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
- Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and impacts across the enterprise, maintaining clear communication.
- Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and analytics to improve PMO processes, tools, and capabilities and enhance delivery effectiveness.
- Lead and develop a team of project managers to ensure disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and consistent delivery of business impact.
- Build relationships and influence stakeholders to align priorities and deliver business outcomes.
- Identify and resolve portfolio risks and constraints, escalating as needed and coordinating 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.
- Generous 401(k) match program.
- Annual bonus plans.
- Generous holiday and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
