Project Manager - EPMO

Overview

Under the direction of the VP, Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, the Project Manager, EPMO is responsible for managing and monitoring projects sponsored by Yaamava Resort & Casino. This role requires effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to ensure that projects are completed within budget, on schedule, and to the satisfaction of the stakeholders. This role will work closely with our executive team to coordinate, implement, and execute projects, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

• Creates, manages, and tracks detailed project plans, and associated documents from inception through completion; manages project timelines, budget, dependencies, critical path, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Develops, tracks, and delivers project status reporting, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations, and effectively manages and communicates project expectations with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Communicates project status – including deadlines, obstacles, and issues and constraints – to stakeholders.
• Conducts risk assessments and creates contingency plans to mitigate potential risks. Develops project closure reports and project evaluations recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Acts as a liaison with project team members from other PMO departments jointly responsible for project execution, reporting back to stakeholders on project status and outlook.
• Utilizes project management best practices to oversee the implementation of projects, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the field of Project Management required.
• Experience in hospitality and/or casino operations preferred.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

• Experience in hospitality, casino operations, or Tribal Government is preferred.
• Must have proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Visio Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Wrike, Microsoft Project, and/or comparable project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency and work under pressure in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have experience demonstrating the utmost discretion and confidentiality as they will have access to confidential information.

• 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 Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Driving Responsibilities:
  Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver s license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required. Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

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.

• 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 environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical…