United Airlines

Project Manager - Information Technology ( Hybrid)

United Airlines Chicago, IL
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Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. United's Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating multiple project initiatives with various DT Sr. Manager's and Sr. IT PM's. The Project Manager will coordinate project planning, execution, timing, quality and costs as needed, this would include managing the project plan to make sure work is on budget and on schedule. Track deliverables, identify risks, put risk mitigation plan. Support funding requests and consolidated reporting.

  • Manages efforts to coordinate cross functionally to estimate project scope, tasks, and cost.
  • Manages efforts to coordinate and support project delivery within committed budget, schedule, and quality.
  • Identify and communicate risks and mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate effectively across multiple workgroups to plan for resources and resource assignments.
  • Manage project plans in a complex, dynamic environment, revising needs to meet changing requirements, tracking impact to budget and schedule.
  • Communicate accomplishments and forecast budgets.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 4+ yrs. of project management experience
  • Familiarity with PMLC, Power Point, Plan Plus, and Fieldglass, Budgeting, and Resource Management, Project Tracking
  • Responsible for managing projects that are diverse and complex.
  • Coordinate project planning, execution, timing, quality, and costs
  • Track deliverables, identify risks, put risk mitigation plan.
  • Identify and communicate risks and mitigation plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Manage project plans in a complex, dynamic environment, revising needs to meet changing requirements, tracking impact to budget and schedule.
  • Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Familiarity with PMLC, Power Point, Plan Plus, and Fieldglass

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT WHQ00023526
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Project Management and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Airlines and Aviation

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