IT Engineering Manager: Lead Agile Tech Teams

American Airlines Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines Inc. is seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide product teams and align technology initiatives with business goals. You will collaborate with IT and business leaders to drive roadmaps and ensure strong cross-functional coordination across engineering squads.

The role emphasizes staffing, budgeting, and mentoring a high-performing team while advancing industry-leading technology trends to meet enterprise resilience goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience delivering solutions using ITIL/Agile/XP or similar methodologies.
• 3 years of experience leading product teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to guide engineering solutions and communicate business needs to engineers.
• Collaborate with Business and IT leadership to align on technical vision and roadmaps.
• Create environments where delivery teams are self-governing and accountable for delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Agile leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Staffing and budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology/CS/IS

Job description

American Airlines Inc. is seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide product teams and align technology initiatives with business goals. You will collaborate with IT and business leaders to drive roadmaps and ensure strong cross-functional coordination across engineering squads.

The role emphasizes staffing, budgeting, and mentoring a high-performing team while advancing industry-leading technology trends to meet enterprise resilience goals.