Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Airport Support and Coordination

Job Opportunity At American Airlines Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your 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 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. 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. Assists in preparation of business case justifications for resources required to complete projects. Coordinates with Finance to accrue for expected project costs. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training and 3 years of airline experience and familiarity with airport operations are required. Project Management certification and experience managing facility related projects are preferred. Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as excellent organizational abilities are required. 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. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels within the organization. Physical ability necessary to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without any legally required reasonable accommodations that do not pose an undue hardship. Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: Travel Perks, Health Benefits, Wellness Programs, 401(k) Program, and Additional Benefits. 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. American Airlines maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.