Technology PMO Manager

Purpose and ObjectiveAMIRI is seeking an experienced PMO Manager to establish and lead a fit-for-purpose Technology PMO that supports the brand’s continued global growth. This role sits at the intersection of Technology, Finance, and the business, bringing structure, clarity, and execution discipline to a fast-moving, creative-led organization.The Technology PMO will be responsible for translating strategy into executable portfolios, improving delivery predictability, and enabling informed executive decision making. Success in this role requires balancing rigor with pragmatism, operating effectively against fixed seasonal and commercial deadlines, and building trust across senior stakeholders. This role is responsible for portfolio governance, delivery standards, and execution discipline across all Technology initiatives.This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a builder who understands the operational cadence and nuance of a luxury fashion house.Portfolio and Demand Management Lead the end-to-end Technology demand intake and prioritization process, in partnership with Technology and business leadership. Ensure all initiatives align to business strategy, capacity, and funding constraints. Partner with Technology Teams and business leaders to evaluate delivery tradeoffs, sequencing, and capacity constraints. Maintain a single source of truth for Technology portfolio including status, risk, dependencies, and financials. Apply and continuously improve intake, stage gating, and readiness criteria aligned to AMIRI’s Project Delivery Stages. Deliver Governance and Execution Establish and operationalize PMO delivery standards across Technology, ensuring consistent adoption. Ensure consistent execution discipline while enabling appropriate flexibility by initiative type and business context. Proactively identify delivery risks, resourcing gaps, and dependency conflicts, escalating and driving resolution in partnership with leadership. Hold Project Managers and Business Analysts accountable for milestones, scope, and outcomes. Escalate decisively, in partnership with Technology leadership, when delivery health, scope control, or timelines are at risk. Ownership of High-Level Technology ProjectsDirectly lead and delivery high priority, enterprise-level Technology initiativesOwn planning, execution, stakeholder management, and delivery for complex cross functional projectsServe as the accountable delivery lead for initiatives that require senior oversight, strong governance, and executive communicationCoordinate across Infrastructure, Business Applications, Data, Digital, and external partners to ensure aligned executionEnsure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectationsFinancial Management and ControlsManage Technology Capex tracking and forecasting under the direction of the Global VP, TechnologyEnsure accurate project and portfolio level budget tracking and variance analysisSupport business case development including cost estimates, benefits, and ROIMonitor vendor spending and contract burn against approved fundingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentProvide day to day leadership, direction, and prioritization for two contract resourcesSet clear expectations and performance standardsCoach team members on stakeholder management, requirements quality, and execution rigorIdentify skill gaps and recommend process, tooling, or capability improvementsStakeholder Engagement and CommunicationAct as a primary delivery partner for Technology leadership and senior business stakeholdersLead portfolio and program level reporting with clear, executive ready communicationDrive transparency, accountability, and informed decision makingPush back when priorities, capacity, or readiness are misalignedOperate effectively within a luxury fashion environment defined by fixed seasonal. calendars, runway milestones, wholesale commitments, and retail trading cyclesPlan and deliver initiatives against immovable deadlines where timing, quality, and brand impact are criticalBalance speed and execution rigor while respecting creative workflows and brand-led decision makingAnticipate and manage cross-functional dependencies across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Retail, E-Commerce, Finance, and OperationsChange ManagementOwn change impact, business readiness, and adoption outcomes, not just delivery milestonesAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on trade-offs, sequencing, and delivery riskProactively surface risks, constraints, and decisions required to maintain momentum and alignmentEnsure delivered initiatives translate into measurable business outcomes and operational improvementsKnowledge, Skills, And Ability Requirements8+ years of experience in Technology Project or Program Management3+ years in a PMO leadership or portfolio management roleDemonstrated experience leading large scale, cross functional Technology initiativesProven ability to manage Technology Capex and Opex budgetsExperience across ERP, POS, E Commerce, Data, and Infrastructure initiativesStrong execution discipline with the confidence to challenge assumptionsAbility to influence across Technology and business without formal authorityPreferredExperience in retail, fashion, or consumer brandsFamiliarity with NetSuite, Shopify, POS platforms, PLM, or data analytics ecosystemsExperience operating in a global environment with US and EU stakeholdersWho We AreFounded in 2014, AMIRI is a global luxury house based in Los Angeles. The brand’s intrinsic California spirit is deeply rooted in authenticity and creativity, with collections influenced by Hollywood and infused with West Coast skate and music culture.The brand’s trajectory has followed a clear global strategy, with biannual shows at Paris Fashion Week, a robust international wholesale business, and a growing retail Flagship footprint. The brand's first stand-alone boutique opened on Rodeo Drive in 2020, and AMIRI has since expanded to twenty storefronts in key cities including New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago, Tokyo, and Dubai.AMIRI’s culture and contemporary vision prioritizes quality, creativity, and innovation in every facet of the business. Founder and Creative Director Mike Amiri continues to safeguard and shape the artistic vision of the brand and design studio.As the brand’s presence expands globally and is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. luxury fashion market, AMIRI is looking for visionary individuals with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to join our team!Bonus eligibleFull package health benefits401(k) + Employer matchPaid vacation