Senior Project Manager Fleet Programs - Long Island City, NY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Long Island City, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Programs – Senior Project Manager supports the execution of high priority fleet program initiatives, leading project work streams within the fleet program project portfolio. The Senior Project Manager performs general project tasks such as project analysis and planning, task management, status reporting, business analysis and leading cross functional brain-storming sessions. The role involves working collaboratively with JetBlue Technical Operations, Engineering, Quality, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Commercial, and Legal teams to drive program results. This individual builds relationships, interacts and presents to people at different levels inside and outside the organization, influences others and is a crewmember whose personal values match JetBlue’s values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
Three (3) years of technical operations, engineering, or related experience
Strong JetBlue knowledge and ability to navigate the organization
Knowledgeable in aircraft technical components and maintenance contracts; ability to forecast technical expenses
Experience working with external business partners
Strong capabilities with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage project communications and stakeholder expectations at all levels of the organization
Makes reasonable judgments quickly, and adjusts thinking to assimilate new information or ideas
Ability to work independently and in a high pressure team environment
Available for overnight travel (30%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of technical operations, engineering, or related experience
Graduate degree in Engineering or related field
Holds an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P), Six Sigma, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related
Ability to think creatively to solve problems
Passionate about providing excellent service to fellow crewmembers and customers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and strategic time management skills
Effective research skills including the ability to analyze information, make determinations, and issue progress reports in accordance with company guidelines
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task
Ability to rapidly resolve complex issue

Responsibilities

Identify and document departmental objectives to align with project goals
Manage medium to large-scale project work streams from initiation to completion
Support all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery
Facilitate cross-functional discussions for effective collaboration and decision-making
Develop schedules and monitor progress to manage timelines and risks
Escalate and mitigate project risks for timely decision-making
Lead the development of comprehensive project plans
Deliver concise project status reports to keep stakeholders informed
Oversee budget tracking to ensure projects stay within budget
Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms with partners
Prepare data analysis and ad hoc reports to support decisions
Take on additional projects or duties as needed to support business goals
Gathers, documents, and understands departmental objectives and requirements
Ability to individually manage program workstreams with minimal leadership oversight
Support discussions with lessors on aircraft condition and problem solving of outstanding technical items
Assists in the contracting and negotiation processes with potential business partners
Other duties as assigned