Project Manager/Sr Project Manager, IT

American Airlines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic project manager to lead multiple IT projects. This role involves utilizing Agile methodologies to manage project scope, budget, and stakeholder communication. You will have the opportunity to mentor teams and ensure successful project delivery while enjoying travel perks and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about technology and project management, this position offers a chance to grow your skills while contributing to exciting projects that impact the airline industry. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• 3 years of experience managing IT projects using Agile methodologies.
• Experience in the airline industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects using Agile methodologies and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Develop project plans, track progress, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Mentor Agile teams and facilitate project meetings.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project Management

Business Analysis

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

3 years of experience in information systems

Airline Industry experience

Tools

Rally

Planview

Microsoft Office Tools

Team Foundation/Server (TFS)

Job description

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division.
• Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities for multiple projects utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies.

What you'll do

• Manages/oversees all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned projects with distributed teams
• Designs and maintains project vision, project working standards, and agreements
• Develops project roadmap, release plan, resource allocation, funding request, communication plan, risks and issues management plan, test plan, and defect management plan
• Manages project scope, budget, project burn charts, presentations to IT/Business, daily standup, agile ceremonies, backlog grooming, and retrospective sessions
• Implements Agile methodology using Rally and Planview tools
• Facilitates project meetings (all Agile meetings – Discovery Sessions, Iteration 0, Iteration Planning, Demo & Retrospective, Daily Stand-up, Backlog Grooming); completes project tracking/analysis reports
• Tracks, updates, and communicates project status in a proactive manner as it relates to project progress, budget/cost, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and risk mitigation plans
• Interfaces with project stakeholders at all levels of management to ensure project priorities are aligned with business needs and expectations
• Ensures that appropriate project documentation and deliverables are clearly defined and delivered
• Mentors and Coaches Agile teams to ensure their adoption and successful use of Agile@ American practices
• Acts as a liaison between business units and 3rd party vendors
• Uses business analysis techniques for gathering and documenting complex requirements, scoping, interviewing, facilitation, system component design, testing, and implementation

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience
• 3 years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large and small IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies
• 3 years of relevant FOS knowledge and experience FOS related Crew transactions
• Airline Industry experience
• 3 years of indepth knowledge FAR 117
• 3 years of relevant Pilot Crew legalities

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 3 years of experience in Agile methods and mindset as an approach to software development
• 5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience
• 5 years of experience managing and delivering mission-critical, high-availability large and small IT development projects using structured project management and system development methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum
• Airline Industry experience
• 5+ years of indepth knowledge FAR 117
• 5+ years of relevant Pilot Crew legalities
• 5+ years of relevant FOS knowledge and experience FOS related Crew transactions

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Certified ScrumMaster or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams while leveraging Agile methodologies, with strong focus on continuous improvement and developing self-organizing teams
• Experience in a variety of computing platforms, such as mainframe, client/server, web, cloud, and social media
• Experience in Team Foundation/Server (TFS), Rally, Planview, VersionOne, or similar Agile life cycle management tools
• Experience in DevOps toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Skills in leadership; team-focused with high energy and a positive attitude
• Skills in analytics, estimating, and problem solving
• Ability to think strategically and develop tactical methods to achieve objectives and goals
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, and external groups, as well as working in a collaborative environment with geographically dispersed resources

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach