Manager, Business

Spirit Airlines • Fort Lauderdale, FL

267d

About The Position

The Business and Operations Manager is a Department Head with full responsibility and accountability for all administrative and financial functions at the station. These include, but are not limited to: Oversight of resource planning, station Revenue reporting, team member parking, airport badging, station budget planning and capital planning, monthly financial reporting, interfacing with business partners and airport authorities on issues involving contracts, administration and finances, communication and coordination with other station departments and head office, and ensuring that the department adheres to all company and regulatory standards, policies and procedures. This position will partner with operating department heads to continuously improve operational effectiveness and cost efficiencies within the station. Meet or exceed station financial goals: Ensure that the station develops an appropriate budget and effectively manages to that budget by working with all department heads and functional areas. Lead the development of the annual budget and capital plan for the station. Participate in monthly budget reviews and ensure all variances are fully investigated and corrective actions are taken. Effective management of station administration: Establish and oversee procedures and staffing to ensure smooth daily management of administrative functions, asset management, contract management, staff planning, and any business issues with the airport authority (Broward County Aviation Department) or business partners. Participate in airport and business partner meetings as needed. Prepare financial justification for budgets, station projects and staffing requests. Operational partnership with the Guest Service, Ramp Service and Operations Center. Partnership with various work groups, projects, contracts and station budget. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate. (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Operations Management or Administrative Management.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of resource planning and station revenue reporting.
• Manage team member parking and airport badging.
• Lead station budget planning and capital planning.
• Conduct monthly financial reporting.
• Interface with business partners and airport authorities on contracts and finances.
• Coordinate with other station departments and head office.
• Ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Partner with operating department heads to improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and capital plan.
• Participate in monthly budget reviews and investigate variances.
• Establish and oversee procedures for smooth daily management.
• Prepare financial justifications for budgets and staffing requests.
• Participate in airport and business partner meetings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Travel benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree