Sr Mgr Technology - Agentic & Intelligence Platforms

Department Technology Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description Job Summary Ready to lead the technology foundation that powers Southwest’s AI and enterprise intelligence strategy? As a Senior Manager Technology, you will lead the Intelligence Layer team, driving the delivery of trusted, scalable solutions that connect business knowledge, data, and technology across the enterprise. Partnering with business and technology leaders, you will help establish a unified foundation for analytics, AI, and decision-making while ensuring solutions align with enterprise strategy and customer needs. Your leadership will enable smarter insights, improve access to trusted information, and accelerate innovation across Southwest. Additional Details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Model the Southwest Way Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage EmployeesAdhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environmentInvest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development Responsibilities Lead, support, and influence the achievement of the mission, goals and objectives of the department and organizationParticipate fully in organizational processes/initiatives; performance management, interviewing, budgeting, training, etc.Lead the resolution of organization, team and individual issues, making appropriate decisionDevelop and execute strategies and processes to improve performance and the value of products and services providedLead cross-functional Teams to deliver solutions and services to meet enterprise needsProvide Technical thought Leadership related to assigned functional areasDeliver technology solutions using best practices to achieve maximum Team productivity while delivering high quality productsStay abreast of emerging trends, processes, and solutions related to assigned responsibilitiesBuild strong, collaborative relationships and credibility while influencing and driving change across respective Business and Technology TeamsWork with Technology and business partners to measure financial benefits and demonstrable business valueMay perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Advanced knowledge of business/Leadership principals, including planning, organizing, directing, developing, and supervisingAdvanced knowledge of personnel practices and regulationsAdvanced knowledge of software development practices, concepts, methodologies, tools and trendsAdvanced knowledge of project management methodologiesSkilled in excellent partnering, negotiation and communication in order to facilitate interactions with business Customers and technology teamsAbility to provide tactical leadership for Team(s)Ability to use appropriate motivation and influence techniques to achieve desired Team resultsAbility to set and manage stakeholder expectationsAbility to deliver quality projects on time and within budgetAbility to manage projects using the organization's project management methodology Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:A Business and/or Information Technology environmentLeading teams and providing work directionPreferred:Experience with AWS cloud technologies Databricks, including Unity Catalog Experience in ontology engineering & semantic layer developmentExperience with knowledge graph technologies, including Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or similar platforms. Licensing/Certification N/A Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of timeAbility to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the jobAbility to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelinesMust be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986Must be at least 18 years of ageMust be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelinesMust meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company informationAbility to work extended hours as neededMust be able to travel and / or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary Pay & Benefits Competitive market salary from $168,650 to $187,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company. Benefits you’ll love Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefitsPay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limitsProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply. Job Posting End Date 10/14/2026