American Airlines · 3 days ago
Manager, Project Planning
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Airlines is a leading airline company offering a world of possibilities for its employees. The Manager of Project Planning will lead crew-related cross-functional initiatives, drive decisions, and monitor the implementation of solutions while managing the work of project managers and overseeing multiple projects.
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Responsibilities
Manages and directs the work of project managers and provides managerial oversight for multiple projects
Monitors project scopes, costs, schedules, staffing, communications, and deliverables
Develops standards, processes, and tools used for effective project scheduling to set and manage quality targets
Creates long and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
Tracks at risk metrics and facilitates actions to keep projects on track
Establishes data collection and reporting processes to capture key metrics of project activities and provide frequent reporting updates
Facilitates meetings, records minutes, follow up on actions taken, and logging of issues/risks
Builds compelling presentations used to obtain alignment on key initiatives
Effectively communicates status to stakeholders including various levels of leadership
Tracks and updates Product Objectives and Key Results to ensure priorities are aligned with the business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience/training
5 years' experience as a Project Manager or similar position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, and effective delivery of products
1-3 years supervisory experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and inspire Stakeholders
High degree of organization, initiative, and personal accountability
Excellent project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation
Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and various levels of leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines
Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment
Knowledge and experience with the Agile framework
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to be flexible and capable of adapting to constant change
Ability to effectively meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Preferred
PMI or PMP certification or similar from an accredited organization
Experience working with Agile methods and tools
Experience with Azure DevOps
Benefits
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your 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 your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
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