Manager Technology - Fuel & Tax

Southwest Airlines•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As Manager Technology - Fuel & Tax, you’ll lead a highly technical Team driving modernization of critical systems like Allegro for fuel management and implementing a suite of cloud-based tax technologies integrated with SAP. This role is pivotal in transforming manual processes into automated, scalable solutions that ensure compliance and efficiency across Finance, Supply Chain, and Tax operations. From enabling advanced data strategies and GDPR compliance to guiding cloud development and automation, you’ll shape the future of Southwest’s Technology ecosystem. By delivering innovative solutions and building strong partnerships across business and technology teams, you’ll help Southwest operate smarter and more efficiently—fueling our ability to keep Customers at the heart of everything we do. Additional details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Model the Southwest Way Guide and lead team members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage employees Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Requirements

Knowledge of business/Leadership principals, including planning, organizing, directing, developing, and supervising
Knowledge of personnel practices and regulations
Knowledge of software development practices, concepts, methodologies, tools and trends
Proficient knowledge of project management methodologies
Skilled in excellent partnering, negotiation and communication in order to facilitate interactions with business Customers and technology teams
Ability to provide tactical leadership for Team(s)
Ability to use appropriate motivation and influence techniques to achieve desired Team results
Ability to set and manage stakeholder expectations
Ability to deliver quality projects on time and within budget
Ability to manage projects using the organization's project management methodology
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience
Required: Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
Required: Fully functioning, broad knowledge in: A Business and/or Information Technology environment Leading teams and providing work direction
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have 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 be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
Must be able to travel and /or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary
Ability to work extended hours as needed

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Experience in organizing and leading technology teams, including staffing to support changes in technology platforms
Preferred: Experience delivering in large projects/programs
Preferred: Experience leading cloud teams

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and influence the achievement of the mission, goals and objectives of the department and organization
Participate fully in organizational processes and initiatives, i.e. performance management, interviewing, budgeting, training, etc.
Lead the resolution of organization, team and individual issues, making appropriate decision
Develop and execute strategies and processes to improve performance and the value of products and services provided
Lead cross-functional Teams to deliver solutions and services to meet enterprise needs
Provide Technical thought Leadership related to assigned functional areas
Deliver technology solutions using best practices to achieve maximum Team productivity while delivering high quality products
Stay abreast of emerging trends, processes, and solutions related to assigned responsibilities
Build strong, collaborative relationships and credibility while influencing and driving change across respective Business and Technology Teams
Work with Technology and business partners to measure financial benefits and demonstrable business value
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

Competitive market salary from $145,600 - $161,800 per year depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement.
For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment.
You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time
401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company