gategroup

gategroup

Senior Manager, Project Management Office

Reston, VA, USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$135kDetected 2 days ago
Data ScienceStatisticsProject ManagementJiraStakeholder ManagementAccount ManagementFinancial ModelingExcelOperations ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeHACCPFood SafetyLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for defining, managing, and driving the execution of Project Management Office activities across North America.
  • Reporting to the PMO Director, this position serves as the critical bridge between strategic intent and operational execution, translating organizational priorities into disciplined, well-governed project delivery.
  • Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: - $130,000-$135,000/Per Year - This position is eligible for incentive pay of 10% of the annual base salary, dependent upon successful attainment of company, team, and individual goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives - from initiation and planning through execution and closeout - ensuring alignment with cost, timing, and quality targets.
  • Manage and resolve project/resource interdependencies; escalate and mitigate risks proactively.
  • Develop and enforce PMO standards, tools, templates, and governance processes across the organization.
  • Maintain a consolidated PMO portfolio view, prioritizing resources and managing interdependencies across concurrent initiatives.
  • Own the monthly operational reporting cycle, including Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) for U.S. leadership.
  • Present critical business risk/reward analyses to support complex executive decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain operational performance dashboards and KPI frameworks providing visibility at both station and network levels.
  • Design and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies to reduce waste, improve yields, and drive cost efficiency.
  • Support the Key Event Schedule (KES) and compliance for the operations standardization journey across U.S. units.
  • Liaise with functional teams to meet project reporting requirements; develop common tools and templates to streamline information flow.

Requirements

  • Minimum 16 years of progressive experience in project management, consulting, finance, or operations planning.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects from initiation through close in aviation, airline catering, or manufacturing environments.
  • Education:
  • Work Experience:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority at all levels of the organization.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • preference for Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
  • MBA or Master's degree with a concentration in Finance or Operations Management is a strong plus.

Skills

  • (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
  • Expert proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • experience with operations simulation or linear programming is a plus.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Monday.com.
  • PMO, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification required.
  • Strong financial and analytical acumen including statistics, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt a plus
  • HACCP and food safety management system experience a plus.
  • Deep understanding of operations efficiency metrics and continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Core Competencies:
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into executable plans.
  • Excellent communicator - able to present complex information clearly to audiences at all levels.

Compensation

  • $130,000-$135,000/Per Year
  • This position is eligible for incentive pay of 10% of the annual base salary, dependent upon successful attainment of company, team, and individual goals.

Benefits

  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits

Company info

  • All internal customers

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Develop written proposals for new initiatives to secure executive sponsorship and approval.
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