Senior Project Manager for Technology Initiatives

2 weeks ago

Dallas, Texas, United States Southwest Airlines Full time

Department:

Technology

Our Company Commitment

We strive to provide our Employees with a stable work environment that promotes equal opportunities for learning and personal development. We encourage creativity and innovation to enhance the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, we ensure that our Employees receive the same level of concern, respect, and care within the organization that they are expected to extend to every Southwest Customer.

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Manager for Technology is tasked with enhancing visibility, prioritization, and the successful delivery of the Integrated Data Foundation's (IDF) initiatives. This role encompasses all facets of project management and necessitates collaboration with various Teams to scale, plan, deliver, and refine processes, practices, and implementations. The ideal candidate is a proficient communicator and a collaborative Team player, poised to shape the future of Southwest's Technology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Technology Managers and Directors to spearhead significant Technology projects/programs aligned with departmental or enterprise strategic objectives.
  • Act as a project leadership resource, driving analysis, recommendations, decisions, and successful delivery.
  • Develop intricate project plans/roadmaps for multiple concurrent projects or a single highly complex project, including scope, budget, and timeline, and execute tasks defined in the project plan to meet project objectives using established project management methodologies.
  • Work alongside development and application teams to decompose work into manageable components or features and identify critical paths.
  • Facilitate testing and acceptance of project or program outcomes across various teams.
  • Mentor and guide other Project Managers.
  • Proactively monitor risks, issues, and scope, ensuring appropriate priority, visibility, and escalation.
  • Communicate plans and all relevant components such as risks, schedules, expectations, and ongoing updates to Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Project Teams to maintain project alignment.
  • Build partnerships to collaborate and influence the gathering of Customer and business requirements, ensuring effective communication with all project Teams and support groups.
  • Coordinate with partner teams across portfolios to plan (define scope of dependencies), track execution of work, and visualize the complete scope of work, including business capabilities and architectural runway.
  • Perform other job duties as directed by leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Expertise in project processes, problem management tools, and procedures.
  • Advanced understanding of Agile development practices and ceremonies.
  • In-depth knowledge of application impacts on operational and business functions.
  • Strong financial acumen to interpret corporate financial analyses and statements.
  • Exceptional Customer Service and Team orientation.
  • Ability to assume significant responsibility and provide direction in a Team-oriented environment, ensuring tasks are completed by scheduled deadlines.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
  • Capability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, Team-based environment while maintaining composure under pressure and accurately assessing problem situations.
  • Leadership skills to direct the performance of external Contractors and maintain positive relations with internal Customers.

Education:

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

  • Required: Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge in project management.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
  • Preferred: Proficiency in Jira/Jira Align.
  • Preferred: Understanding of PMO processes.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of Technology Initiative Review (TIR) process.
  • Preferred: Ability to facilitate prioritization and progression of multiple epics simultaneously.
  • Preferred: Experience with spreadsheets or other quantitative modeling.

Licensing/Certification:

  • N/A

Physical Abilities:

  • Ability to perform work duties from a limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in English to meet job demands.
  • Ability to utilize a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet job requirements.

Other Qualifications:

  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance in accordance with Company standards.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or possess authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must comply with Company attendance standards.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive market salary ranging from $124,550 to $138,400 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional bonus opportunities may be available for eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles at the company's discretion.

Benefits:

  • Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights (eligible dependents included).
  • Company contributions up to 9.3% of eligible earnings towards your 401(k) retirement savings.
  • Potential for annual ProfitSharing contributions in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options for you and your eligible dependents (including pets).
  • Health plan coverage options available from the first day of employment, with a 30-day window to select and enroll.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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