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The Manager, Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for defining, managing, and driving the execution of Project Management Office activities across North America. Reporting to the PMO Director, this position serves as the critical bridge between strategic intent and operational execution, translating organizational priorities into disciplined, well-governed project delivery.
This role partners cross-functionally with culinary operations, supply chain, IT, finance, quality assurance, and airline account management to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The Manager will lead monthly operational reporting, manage the PMO portfolio, and drive continuous improvement across U.S. operating units.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

• $130,000-$135,000/Per Year

• This position is eligible for incentive pay of 10% of the annual base salary, dependent upon successful attainment of company, team, and individual goals.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Governance

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives - from initiation and planning through execution and closeout - ensuring alignment with cost, timing, and quality targets.
• Apply recognized methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, Agile) to structure project charters, work breakdown structures, resource plans, RACI matrices, and communications plans.
• Manage and resolve project/resource interdependencies; escalate and mitigate risks proactively.
• Develop and enforce PMO standards, tools, templates, and governance processes across the organization.
• Maintain a consolidated PMO portfolio view, prioritizing resources and managing interdependencies across concurrent initiatives.
• Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned to continuously improve delivery timelines and outcomes.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Own the monthly operational reporting cycle, including Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) for U.S. leadership.
• Present critical business risk/reward analyses to support complex executive decision-making.
• Develop and maintain operational performance dashboards and KPI frameworks providing visibility at both station and network levels.
• Liaise with functional teams to meet project reporting requirements; develop common tools and templates to streamline information flow.
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to key stakeholders and leadership on a timely basis.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and prioritize operational inefficiencies across production, logistics, inventory, quality, and safety through data-driven analysis.
• Design and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies to reduce waste, improve yields, and drive cost efficiency.
• Support the Key Event Schedule (KES) and compliance for the operations standardization journey across U.S. units.
• Manage all elements of project expansion initiatives (e.g., Kronos implementation) through to steady-state integration.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build and lead cross-functional project teams; drive accountability and timely closure on action items and deliverables.
• Establish project objectives and translate them into detailed requirements supporting financial, compliance, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Develop written proposals for new initiatives to secure executive sponsorship and approval.
• Integrate global operational standards across U.S. operating units in coordination with regional leadership.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for Engineering, Operations Management, Data Science, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• MBA or Master's degree with a concentration in Finance or Operations Management is a strong plus.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 16 years of progressive experience in project management, consulting, finance, or operations planning.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects from initiation through close in aviation, airline catering, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority at all levels of the organization.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Expert proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with operations simulation or linear programming is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Monday.com.
• PMO, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification required.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen including statistics, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt a plus; HACCP and food safety management system experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of operations efficiency metrics and continuous improvement frameworks.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into executable plans.
• Excellent communicator - able to present complex information clearly to audiences at all levels.
• Results-driven, hands-on approach with a high sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Proficient in English; additional languages are an asset.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: USA

Type of Employment: Full Time

Travel %: 50%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: All internal customers

External Relationships: Airline Customer

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regular office work environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: N/A

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live ourValues of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate theseValues, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

Excellence

We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.

We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion

Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.

We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.

We always look out for each other -creating a safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility.

Respect

Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.

We respect each other's voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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