Hybrid Senior Manager, Enterprise PMO

at Avolta

• Job title: Senior Manager, Enterprise PMO
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $99,900 - $121,100 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bethesda, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager of PMO managing CAPEX and budget allocation across projects for HMSHost. Ensuring effective portfolio management, reporting, and continuous improvement in project processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensures portfolio and project management across the organization through resource allocation, budget management, and governance oversight
• 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 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

Requirements

• 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
• 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
• 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 acumen to understand the long-term implications of PMO planning and to advance the organization’s goals
• Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, employee population, and individual circumstances
• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals

Benefits

• 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