Enterprise PMO Manager: Strategic Portfolio Leader

Alaska Airlines, Inc.; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Well-being programs including medical,

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Manager, Enterprise PMO to execute the EPMO strategy and deliver a portfolio of strategic initiatives. You will lead portfolio governance, manage resources, risk, and value realization, and collaborate with senior leaders to align projects with enterprise goals.

You will coach a team of project managers, drive effective delivery, and seek opportunities to innovate using AI and analytics to improve PMO capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK).
• Hands-on experience in project management including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, staffing, and communications.
• Experience in leadership roles managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Experience leading change management initiatives and technology integration.
• Demonstrated ability to form relationships with senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and value delivery of a portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders to align objectives, scope, success criteria, and benefits; drive transformation through delivery and process improvement.
• Oversee portfolio performance, including budget, resources, timelines, risks, and benefits realization.
• Provide governance and direction to project teams, ensuring consistency with PMO standards and best practices.
• Partner across the enterprise to manage cross-functional dependencies and maintain clear communication.
• Identify opportunities for innovation using AI and analytics to improve PMO processes.
• Lead and develop a team of project managers across programs and initiatives.
• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Identify and resolve portfolio risks and constraints; escalate as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Change management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Manager, Enterprise PMO to execute the EPMO strategy and deliver a portfolio of strategic initiatives. You will lead portfolio governance, manage resources, risk, and value realization, and collaborate with senior leaders to align projects with enterprise goals.

You will coach a team of project managers, drive effective delivery, and seek opportunities to innovate using AI and analytics to improve PMO capabilities.