Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Technical Operations

About the role

This job is a member of the Technical Operations Team within the Integrated Operations Division. You will manage project expectations, drive on-time deliverables within designated parameters, and lead a group of cross-functional project partner teams to deliver each project goal expeditiously.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and leads all aspects of interdisciplinary projects, including Technical Operations Engineering, Records, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.
• Works independently as a Project Manager for the development, design, and implementation of processes and procedures.
• Collaborates within Technical Operations to affect the success of project goals.
• Establishes project plans that consist of project goals, scope, timeline, milestones, tasks, communication strategies, and deliverable schedules.
• Monitors, tracks, and facilitates all fleet projects to ensure production readiness and quality.
• Prioritizes project planning work for effective risk and change management.
• Interfaces with multiple systems to manage daily deliverables and task execution.
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for any questions or issues in the project process and/or technical work details.
• Drives project progress, leads teamwork, and supports project team members to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.
• Collaborates in a diversified and cross-functional team environment (Compliance, Finance, Engineering, AD/ECO planning, Material/Tooling Planning, AD/CFR, Stores, Records, other Tech Ops organizations, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Planning, Project Management, or equivalent work experience/training.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager or in management roles in aviation maintenance, engineering, and planning capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation experience.
• Project Management certification.
• Previous supervisory experience and knowledge of AA budgeting, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Proven self-starter with a positive attitude and high learning capacity.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to develop project plans, quality control goals, and lessons-learned opportunities.
• Problem resolution ability with a high degree of motivation, thoroughness, integrity, and reliability.
• Proven reliable Project Management skills, including managing scope, technical details, schedules, and budgets in a project environment.
• Ability to think "outside the box" and leverage data to drive performance improvements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.).
• Strong people management skills and a "can-do" attitude in serving the team and business mission with pride.
• Capable of challenging the status quo and asking common-sense questions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while dealing with disruptions and change.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: You, your family, and friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits, virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• Wellness Programs: Access to tools, resources, and support to help you stay at your best.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire; employer contributions may be available after one year, depending on the workgroup.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.