Senior Manager Enterprise PMO

HMSHost; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HMSHost is looking for a Senior Manager of PMO to ensure effective portfolio and project management through resource allocation and budget oversight. The ideal candidate has over 6 years' experience in PMO operations, along with a background in Hospitality or Retail.

This role includes responsibilities for managing capital expenditures, establishing governance processes, and leading project capacity planning. The position is based in Bethesda, MD, and offers opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in PMO operations or portfolio management.
• 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B or Retail experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAPEX resource loading and budget allocation.
• Oversee portfolio and project management system administration.
• Develop and maintain project intake and governance processes.

Skills

CAPEX budgeting

Financial planning

Resource management

Advanced proficiency in PPM software

Microsoft Excel for financial analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

PPM software

Job description

Benefits

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Purpose

The Senior Manager of PMO ensures portfolio and project management across the organization through resource allocation, budget management, and governance oversight.

Essential Functions

• Manages CAPEX resource loading and budget allocation across the project portfolio, ensuring accurate forecasting, tracking, and reporting of capital expenditures aligned with organizational financial planning cycles
• Oversees portfolio and project management (PPM) system administration, maintaining data integrity, accurate project tracking, and effective utilization of PPM tools and reporting capabilities
• Develops and maintains project intake and governance processes, including business case evaluation, project prioritization, and approval workflows
• Provides portfolio-level reporting and analytics to leadership on project health, resource utilization, budget performance, pipeline forecasting, and portfolio capacity
• Leads resource capacity planning and allocation across the project portfolio, identifying conflicts, optimizing utilization, and coordinating cross-functional staffing with business leaders
• Conducts financial analysis including budget vs. actual variance reporting, run-rate projections, and ROI tracking; partners with Finance on accurate capital planning, project cost tracking, capitalization compliance, and alignment between project budgets and financial systems
• Maintains PMO standards, methodologies, templates, and best practices for consistent project execution
• Provides oversight and coaching to project managers on project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and PPM system utilization
• Drives continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and reporting capabilities through feedback analysis, benchmarking, and implementation of industry best practices

Reporting Relationship

The Senior Manager of PMO reports to the Senior Director Enterprise PMO.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 6 years:
  • In a technical role: Requires minimum of 6 years of experience engaged in PMO operations or portfolio management
    • A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the six-year requirement
  • In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
• Specialized Training:
  • Training that leads to a strong understanding of project management methodologies, best practices, and industry standards
• Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:
  • Demonstrated experience in CAPEX budgeting, financial planning, and resource management
  • Advanced proficiency in PPM software and tools, as well as Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting
  • Ability to drive results through collaboration rather than direct control
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritizing resources across competing initiatives; strong organizational skills with keen eye for detail
  • Ability to quickly understand existing processes, relationships, and organizational dynamics
  • Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project and organizational risks
  • Systematic approach to documenting processes, decisions, and lessons learned for future reference
  • Business acumenand also has themindsetrequired to understand the long-term implications of PMO planning and to advance the organization’s goals
  • Demonstrated history ofunderstanding the needs of the business,stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
  • Demonstrated history ofcreating and maintaining positive work environmentsthroughcoaching, developing, and leading teamsto achieve common goals

Location/Travel

This position may be based at either North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD.

• Occasional travel to other locations may be required based on business needs
• Flexibility for virtual collaboration across multiple time zones

EEO Statement

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).