SR. Manager-Transformation Program Management Office (PMO)

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Transformation Program Management Office (PMO) is responsible for driving disciplined execution of strategic initiatives by establishing robust tracking, governance, and accountability mechanisms. This role ensures that transformation efforts are effectively planned, monitored, and delivered with measurable business impact. This position combines hands-on project management with oversight of initiative performance across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Lead tracking, reporting, and governance of transformation initiatives across multiple workstreams, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and standardized metrics to monitor initiative performance and value delivery
• Drive weekly operating cadence, including status reporting, performance reviews, and executive-level updates
• Partner with workstream leads and initiative owners to enforce accountability for milestones, deliverables, and results
• Facilitate issue resolution by identifying risks, escalating concerns, and coordinating mitigation plans
• Independently manage high-priority projects from scoping through execution, including planning, resource alignment, and delivery
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and success criteria; monitor progress against established milestones
• Manage interdependencies across initiatives and ensure alignment across cross-functional teams
• Influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority across business functions
• Support development and standardization of tools, templates, and processes within the Program Management Office (PMO)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong project and program management capabilities, including planning, execution, and risk management
• Ability to design and implement performance tracking frameworks and dashboards
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and application to business operations
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across cross-functional teams
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience in transformation programs, Program Management Office (PMO) environments, or large-scale change initiatives
• Experience applying process optimization or continuous improvement approaches to drive operational results

Experience/Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of relevant experience (Manager) or 8–12+ years (Senior Manager) in program management, consulting, operations, or transformation roles
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or related field required
• Preferred degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong project and program management capabilities, including planning, execution, and risk management
• Ability to design and implement performance tracking frameworks and dashboards
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and application to business operations
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across cross-functional teams
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience in transformation programs, Program Management Office (PMO) environments, or large-scale change initiatives
• Experience applying process optimization or continuous improvement approaches to drive operational results

License Requirements/Certifications

• Lean or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) preferred

Working Environment/Safety Requirements/Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based or hybrid work environment
• Regular interaction with cross-functional teams
• Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America.
• Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets.
• The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.

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