Strategic PMO & Business Optimization Lead

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Ardagh Group seeks a Manager, PMO & Business Optimization to lead PMO governance, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional performance across AMP-NA. You will drive enterprise visibility, support planning, and deliver analytics that guide prioritization, execution, and sustaining improvements.

You will partner with executive leaders and functional teams to implement automation, data-driven scorecards, and transformation programs using Power BI, Python, SAP, and Microsoft tools across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, PMO, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience developing executive presentations, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Experience with data analysis and business metrics to support decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO governance activities and governance reporting.
• Administer PMO tools, dashboards, and project portfolio systems.
• Monitor strategic initiatives, identify risks, and drive action plans.
• Develop executive-level reporting, scorecards, and performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional optimization initiatives focused on process improvement and automation.
• Support annual strategies, long-range planning, and business transformation.
• Drive automation and digital transformation using Power BI, Python, SAP, and Microsoft tools.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Operations, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, and Manufacturing.
• Facilitate governance forums and executive reviews to align initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

PMO governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Project management

Analytical decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

Master's degree in MBA, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

OnePlan

SAP

Power Automate

Python

Job description

Ardagh Group seeks a Manager, PMO & Business Optimization to lead PMO governance, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional performance across AMP-NA. You will drive enterprise visibility, support planning, and deliver analytics that guide prioritization, execution, and sustaining improvements.

You will partner with executive leaders and functional teams to implement automation, data-driven scorecards, and transformation programs using Power BI, Python, SAP, and Microsoft tools across