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Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
ROLE SPECIFIC DETAILS
The Manager, Enterprise PMO executes the EPMO strategy and delivers a portfolio of strategic, complex initiatives. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, with high quality and measurable business outcomes, at Alaska Airlines. As a people leader, this role sets clear priorities and direction for the team and collaborates with senior executives to ensure alignment of the portfolio and individual project objectives with enterprise strategy. The role leads portfolio management, including governance, risk, resource allocation, delivery quality, and value realization.
Key Duties:
- Lead the execution and value delivery of a portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise priorities and measurable business outcomes.
- Partner with business leaders and sponsors to align objectives, scope, success criteria, and benefits, and drive transformation through effective delivery, change management, and process improvement.
- Oversee portfolio performance, including budget, resources, timelines, risks, and benefits realization, and resolve issues and constraints across teams.
- Provide governance and direction to project teams, ensuring consistent execution against PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
- Partner across the enterprise to manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and impacts, and maintain clear communication.
- Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, leveraging AI and analytics, to continuously improve PMO processes, tools, and capabilities to enhance delivery effectiveness.
- Lead and develop a team of project managers, ensuring disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and consistent delivery of business impact across all programs and initiatives.
- Establish strong relationships and influence stakeholders to align priorities and deliver business outcomes.
- Identify and resolve portfolio risks and constraints, escalating as needed; align across teams to address conflicts and resource gaps.
JOB-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS
Required:
- 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects to completion, project management or related areas.
- 2 years of leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK).
- Hands-on experience in project management, including all elements of scope, schedule, budget, risk evaluation, issue resolution, quality, integration, staffing, and communications.
- Experience in a leadership role managing large-scale, complex, and cross-functional projects.
- Experience leading change management initiatives, implementing projects involving process improvement principles and technology integration, and driving organizational transformation.
- Demonstrated ability to form relationships and strategic partnerships with senior leaders.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
- Portfolio management role experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
JOB-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $120,400-$180,600 / year
SALARY DETAILS
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
TOTAL REWARDS:
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition Type: Management
Location: Seattle - Corporate HQ
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INTRODUCTION
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
ROLE SPECIFIC DETAILS
The Manager, Enterprise PMO executes the EPMO strategy and delivers a portfolio of strategic, complex initiatives. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, with high quality and measurable business outcomes, at Alaska Airlines. As a people leader, this role sets clear priorities and direction for the team and collaborates with senior executives to ensure alignment of the portfolio and individual project objectives with enterprise strategy. The role leads portfolio management, including governance, risk, resource allocation, delivery quality, and value realization.
Key Duties:
- Lead the execution and value delivery of a portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment to enterprise priorities and measurable business outcomes.
- Partner with business leaders and sponsors to align objectives, scope, success criteria, and benefits, and drive transformation through effective delivery, change management, and process improvement.
- Oversee portfolio performance, including budget, resources, timelines, risks, and benefits realization, and resolve issues and constraints across teams.
- Provide governance and direction to project teams, ensuring consistent execution against PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
- Partner across the enterprise to manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and impacts, and maintain clear communication.
- Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, leveraging AI and analytics, to continuously improve PMO processes, tools, and capabilities to enhance delivery effectiveness.
- Lead and develop a team of project managers, ensuring disciplined execution, stakeholder alignment, and consistent delivery of business impact across all programs and initiatives.
- Establish strong relationships and influence stakeholders to align priorities and deliver business outcomes.
- Identify and resolve portfolio risks and constraints, escalating as needed; align across teams to address conflicts and resource gaps.
JOB-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS
Required:
- 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects to completion, project management or related areas.
- 2 years of leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK).
- Hands-on experience in project management, including all elements of scope, schedule, budget, risk evaluation, issue resolution, quality, integration, staffing, and communications.
- Experience in a leadership role managing large-scale, complex, and cross-functional projects.
- Experience leading change management initiatives, implementing projects involving process improvement principles and technology integration, and driving organizational transformation.
- Demonstrated ability to form relationships and strategic partnerships with senior leaders.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred:
- Portfolio management role experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
JOB-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $120,400-$180,600 / year
SALARY DETAILS
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
TOTAL REWARDS:
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
(1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
(2) Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
(3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition Type: Management
Location: Seattle - Corporate HQ
Featured Job: 0
L: #LI-B
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a PMO Manager
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
An advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive project management experience qualifies you for EB-2. If your credentials fit EB-3 instead, make sure your resume documents at least two years of directly relevant experience before PERM begins.
Find employers with active green card history
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for PMO and project management roles, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than educating them from scratch.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before advertising the role in PERM recruitment. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location so there are no surprises when the recruitment phase begins.
Prepare your O*NET occupation profile documentation
PERM audits often target whether the job duties match the certified occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code and confirm that your offered role's duties, tools, and degree requirements align closely before your employer submits the application to DOL.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or proceed through consular processing. Nationals of India and China routinely face multi-year backlogs, so monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to plan your timeline accurately.
Understand AC21 portability before you change employers
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar PMO occupation without losing your place in line, as long as your original I-140 was already approved and you retain your priority date.
Green Card PMO Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category covers PMO Manager roles?
Most PMO Manager positions qualify under EB-2, which requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience. If your background fits a bachelor's degree only, EB-3 professional is the alternative. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm which category applies based on the specific job requirements before filing PERM.
How does the PERM process work for a PMO Manager position?
PERM labor certification is filed by your employer with the Department of Labor and involves two stages. First, DOL issues a prevailing wage determination for the PMO Manager role at your work location. Then your employer runs a prescribed recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Only after PERM is certified can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, subject to an annual lottery, and renewable in increments. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status or consular processing leads to lawful permanent residence with no employer tie after the I-485 is approved. The process is longer and involves DOL recruitment requirements, but the outcome is permanent rather than temporary.
How do I find employers who sponsor PMO Manager green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can identify companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for project management positions. Focusing your search on these employers substantially reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with companies unfamiliar with the sponsorship pathway.
Can I change employers while my green card application is in progress?
Two separate rules govern this. If your I-140 was approved and a new employer files a fresh I-140 for you, your priority date can carry over to the new petition. Separately, once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar PMO occupation without restarting the process.