Manager - PMO Team - Hybrid

Arbella focuses on people, providing a great work environment, encouraging work/life balance, offering flexible arrangements, competitive salaries and exceptional benefits packages. We invest in our employees and encourage growth so that the company can grow too.

• On-site gym and fitness classes, one-on-one personal training
• On-site nurse, nutritional counseling, and mental health resources
• Full-service cafeterias
• Free shuttle service to Quincy Adams T Station
• Tuition assistance programs
• Opportunities to get involved:
  Arbella Activities Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Council, and more
• Volunteer opportunities, employee-led community efforts, and the Arbella Insurance Foundation
• Robust training, mentorship, and professional/personal development programs
• Colleagues who genuinely care about each other

Arbella is committed to building a workplace that’s diverse, inclusive, and equitable for everyone. We’ve created a culture that supports a diverse workplace where all are valued for their talents and are empowered to reach their full potential.

• Lead and manage the PMO, establishing governance frameworks, delivery standards, methodologies, and reporting practices across the organization.
• Oversee portfolio governance, project intake, prioritization, and cross-functional alignment to ensure strategic execution of enterprise initiatives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project managers, including mentoring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Drive organizational consistency and accountability through effective project lifecycle management from initiation through delivery.
• Monitor project health, including performance metrics, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and resource utilization.
• Partner with executive leadership and business stakeholders to align project investments with business strategy, operational goals, and value delivery.
• Lead resource management, capacity planning, and project pipeline visibility to optimize delivery effectiveness.
  
  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project management processes, governance, and delivery practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability, and delivery excellence across teams.

• Drive execution-focused project delivery while maintaining alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.
• Consistently improve delivery effectiveness, governance maturity, and operational efficiency across the portfolio.
• Deliver against internal and external stakeholder expectations.
• Build strong partnerships across IT, business functions, and enterprise leadership.
• Effectively manage team performance, resource allocation, and organizational priorities.
• Demonstrate confident, professional, and transparent communication at all levels.
• Provide accurate, balanced, and actionable performance feedback and development guidance to team members.
• Lead by example through strong leadership presence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Show effective and diplomatic verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain awareness of evolving project management, governance, and quality assurance best practices, introducing innovative approaches where appropriate.

• Strong experience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smart Sheet).
• Deep understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support portfolio reporting and KPI tracking.
• Familiarity with compliance, risk management, and audit processes preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of project management experience, including 3+ years leading a PMO and project managers or delivery organizations.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, influencing, relationship management, and organizational leadership skills.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or related certifications preferred.

The estimated annual salary for this position is approximately $140,000 - $160,000, based on relevant skills, experience, education, performance, and market demand.

Please note:

the advertised pay range is not a guarantee or promise of a specific wage.