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Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Airport Support and Coordination (Fort Worth, TX, US)

American Airlines • Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Airport Support and Coordination (Fort Worth, TX, US) • 1w ago

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and duringyour time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

In conjunction with station management and other operating groups, this position is responsible for coordinating all phases of domestic and / or international projects, including new and seasonal station openings, new aircraft types entering stations for the first time, terminal moves, small scale back office refresh projects and other ad hoc projects as directed.
Also responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time and on budget. Project management includes requirements definition, business case development, status reporting and implementation.
This role is a part of the Airport Performance and Support Team within our Airport Readiness group.

What you'll do

Coordinates new station start-ups and closures
Plans, directs and coordinates activities for multiple projects in a fast paced environment
Works with station leadership to coordinate all aspects of Customer Experience projects
Supports station leadership by communicating and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met
Conducts project meetings, completes project tracking / analysis and reports issues and risks to leadership and business owners
Coordinates closely with various departments including Marketing, Sales, Legal, HR, Corporate Real Estate, Government Affairs, Tech Ops, Security, In-Flight, IT and Finance
Anticipates problems, identifies issues and drives resolution to challenges that may impact project completion or timeline
Conducts airport site visits to assess conditions, infrastructure and customer journey
Assist in preparation of business case justifications for resources required to complete projects
Coordinates with Finance to accrue for expected project costs

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training
3 years of airline experience
Familiarity with airport operations

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Project Management certification
Experience managing facility related projects

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent organizational abilities
Ability to build consensus among workgroups on necessary changes
Strong work ethic that independently drives results
Knowledge of corporate policies and operational processes and procedures
Ability to work well within a team environment
An interest in or passion for continuous improvement
Ability to fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

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

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.