Senior Project Manager - EPMO

Under the direction of the VP of Enterprise Portfolio Management, the Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) is responsible for leading high-priority, cross-functional operational initiatives that drive strategic outcomes across the organization. This role requires advanced expertise in project governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring that complex operational projects are delivered with clarity of scope, adherence to timelines, and a high degree of accuracy. In addition to managing multiple, concurrent efforts, the Senior Project Manager serves as a mentor to project teams and junior project managers, championing best practices, fostering accountability, and cultivating a high-performance culture focused on consistent and timely delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Leads highly visible, complex operational projects that span multiple business areas, managing all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation through closeout. Ensures that project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.
2.    Manages scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies across high-visibility initiatives. Proactively resolves issues, monitors project health, and maintains accountability across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
3.    Serves as the primary liaison with business owners and stakeholders, providing clear, consistent communication and facilitating alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Delivers executive-level updates, dashboards, and performance metrics.
4.    Develops and maintains standardized project management tools, templates, and best practices. Identifies trends, lessons learned, and opportunities to enhance delivery performance across future initiatives.
5.    Fosters a high-performing team environment by mentoring and coaching project team members, providing onboarding guidance, and promoting continuous learning. Cultivates strong team dynamics, reinforces accountability, and actively supports the professional development and growth of individuals.
6.    Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field is required.

• Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including oversight of high-impact initiatives, is required.

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Experience in hospitality, casino operations, or Tribal Government is preferred.

• Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Experience working with  Wrike, Microsoft Project, and/or comparable project management tools.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency and work will under pressure in a collaborative team environment.

• Proven ability to ensure projects remain on schedule and concludes successfully on time and within scope.

• Strong leadership, problem solving, emotional intelligence, diplomatic and motivational skills, including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations.

• Must have experience demonstrating the utmost discretion and confidentiality due to access to confidential information.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Lean certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.

• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand