Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, Fleet PMO

American Airlines • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job is a member of the Fleet PMO team within the Finance Organization. Responsible for managing projects, driving on time deliverables, and leading a group of cross-functional stakeholders to deliver each project on time and on budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Project Management, or equivalent work experience/training
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, or in management roles in aviation maintenance, engineering, or planning.
• Basic understanding of aircraft engineering disciplines and the regulatory requirements impacting aircraft programs
• Aviation experience is necessary
• Proven initiative-taker, with a positive attitude and a high learning capacity
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written with all levels within the organization
• Ability to develop project plan quality control goals as well as lessons learning opportunities
• Problem resolution ability with a high degree of motivation, thoroughness, integrity, and reliability
• Proven reliable Project Management skills, experience managing scope, technical details, schedules, and budgets in a project environment
• Ability to think "outside the box" and leverage data responsibilities to help drive performance improvements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.
• Strong people management skills.
• Must have "can do" attitude in serving our team and the business mission with pride
• Capable to challenge the status quo and asking common sense questions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while dealing with disruptions and change
• Ability to travel both domestic and international
• Ability to support aircraft modification projects on site during first aircraft installation

Nice To Haves

• Project Management certification
• Previous experience working with aircraft modifications and STCs
• Knowledge of AA policies and procedures
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and leads all aspects of interdisciplinary projects, including but not limited to, Technical Operations Engineering, Customer Experience, Supply Chain, Flight and Inflight
• Works independently as a Project Manager for the development, design, and implementation of major aircraft programs.
• Holds a crucial role in collaborating within Technical Operations, and across all departments to ensure the success of the project.
• Establishes project plans that consist of project goals, scope, timeline, risks, resources, budgets, milestones, tasks, communication strategies, and deliverable schedules.
• Monitors, tracks and facilitate all fleets projects to ensure production readiness.
• Prioritizes project planning work for effective risk and change management
• Interface with multiple systems to manage daily deliverables and task execution
• Acts as SME for any questions or issues in the project process
• Acts as a project leader, driving project progress, leading teamwork, and supporting the project team members to succeed in their roles and responsibilities
• Collaborate in a diversified and cross-functional team environment (Compliance, Finance, Engineering, AD/ECO planning, Material/Tooling Planning, AD/CFR, Stores, Records, other Tech Ops organizations, etc.)

Benefits

• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level