PMO & Business Optimization Manager

ARDAGH GROUP • Chicago, IL

10d • $111,900 - $167,900

About The Position

The Manager, PMO & Business Optimization serves as the primary leader for Project Management Office (PMO) governance, business optimization initiatives, and strategic project execution across AMP-NA. The role drives enterprise visibility into key initiatives, supports strategic planning processes, develops analytical insights, and leads cross-functional improvement efforts to enhance business performance. It partners closely with executive leadership and functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives are prioritized, executed, measured, and sustained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, project management, business operations, consulting, finance, analytics, continuous improvement, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and functional areas.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic planning, business transformation, PMO, or organizational improvement activities.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience using data, financial analysis, and business metrics to support decision-making.
• Experience developing executive presentations, dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and management reporting.
• Experience using Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools to analyze and communicate business performance.
• Strong project management, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Engineering, Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of experience in strategy, consulting, PMO, business transformation, operational excellence, or project leadership roles.
• Experience managing enterprise PMO processes, project portfolios, governance frameworks, and executive reporting structures.
• Experience leading automation, workflow optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with OnePlan, SAP, Power BI, Power Automate, Python, and project portfolio management tools.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams in strategy development, long-range planning, or enterprise transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance across AMP-NA, including consistent project management processes, stage gate compliance, initiative tracking, and executive reporting.
• Serve as primary administrator and business owner for PMO tools, reporting platforms, dashboards, and project portfolio management systems.
• Partner with business leaders to monitor strategic initiatives, identify risks and roadblocks, and facilitate action plans to maintain objectives and timelines.
• Develop executive-level reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and performance metrics for strategic initiatives, operational performance, and business results.
• Lead cross-functional business optimization initiatives focused on process improvement, productivity, cost reduction, automation, and operational excellence.
• Support annual strategic plans, long-range planning, growth initiatives, and business transformation activities.
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives using Power BI, Power Automate, Python, Microsoft applications, SAP, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, and Manufacturing leaders to identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate executive reviews, steering committee meetings, project updates, and governance forums to support decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership based on business performance, market conditions, operational metrics, and initiative outcomes.
• Advise the Senior Director, Strategy & Transportation on business performance, strategic priorities, project execution, and organizational improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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