PMO & Business Optimization Manager

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging seeks a Manager, PMO & Business Optimization to lead PMO governance, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver analytics that enhance performance across AMP-NA. You will partner with executive leadership and functional teams to prioritize and measure initiatives and sustain improvements.

The role focuses on enterprise visibility, strategic planning support, and cross-functional improvement efforts, leveraging Power BI, Power Automate, Python, SAP, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Five (5) 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 with experience utilizing data, financial analysis, and business metrics to support decision-making.
• Experience developing executive presentations, dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and management reporting.
• Experience utilizing Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools to analyze and communicate business performance.
• Strong project management, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance activities across AMP-NA, ensuring consistent project management processes, stage gate compliance, initiative tracking, and executive reporting.
• Serve as the 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 project objectives and timelines.
• Develop executive-level reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and performance metrics providing visibility into strategic initiatives, operational performance, and business results.
• Lead cross-functional business optimization initiatives focused on process improvement, productivity enhancement, cost reduction, automation, and operational excellence.
• Support development of annual strategic plans, long-range planning processes, growth initiatives, and business transformation activities.
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives utilizing Power BI, Power Automate, Python, Microsoft applications, SAP, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with leaders across Operations, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, and Manufacturing functions to identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate executive reviews, steering committee meetings, project updates, and governance forums to support effective decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership through analysis of business performance, market conditions, operational metrics, and initiative outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Director, Strategy & Transportation on business performance, strategic priorities, project execution, and organizational improvement opportunities.

Skills

PMO governance

Cross-functional leadership

Executive reporting

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

SAP

Project management

Analytics

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

OnePlan

SAP

Power BI

Power Automate

Python

PPM tools

Job description

Role Description

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. This role is responsible for driving enterprise visibility into key initiatives, supporting strategic planning processes, developing analytical insights, and leading cross-functional improvement efforts that enhance business performance. The position partners closely with executive leadership and functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives are successfully prioritized, executed, measured, and sustained.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance activities across AMP-NA, ensuring consistent project management processes, stage gate compliance, initiative tracking, and executive reporting.
• Serve as the 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 project objectives and timelines.
• Develop executive-level reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and performance metrics providing visibility into strategic initiatives, operational performance, and business results.
• Lead cross-functional business optimization initiatives focused on process improvement, productivity enhancement, cost reduction, automation, and operational excellence.
• Support development of annual strategic plans, long-range planning processes, growth initiatives, and business transformation activities.
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives utilizing Power BI, Power Automate, Python, Microsoft applications, SAP, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with leaders across Operations, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, and Manufacturing functions to identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate executive reviews, steering committee meetings, project updates, and governance forums to support effective decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership through analysis of business performance, market conditions, operational metrics, and initiative outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Director, Strategy & Transportation on business performance, strategic priorities, project execution, and organizational improvement opportunities.

Minimum Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Five (5) 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 with experience utilizing data, financial analysis, and business metrics to support decision-making.
• Experience developing executive presentations, dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and management reporting.
• Experience utilizing Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools to analyze and communicate business performance.
• Strong project management, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to balance competing priorities while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Engineering, Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Seven (7) 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.

Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $95,900.00 and $143,900.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered

• 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

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.