American Airlines

Manager, Program Management Office

American Airlines • $90K — $120K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in strategy, program management, consulting, or related discipline
  • Experience in airline, transportation, or matrixed organization (preferred)
  • Experience with enterprise-level program governance or strategic portfolio management (preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • PMP certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to define and align program initiatives
  • Identify and communicate key risks and dependencies across teams
  • Drive clarity on critical outcomes and business impact
  • Translate complex work into insights for leadership
  • Facilitate stakeholder alignment and accountability for outcomes
  • Evaluate initiative progress with business leaders and address gaps
  • Support the development of business cases and strategic decision-making

Benefits

  • Travel Perks for employees and family across a global network
  • Immediate access to health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
  • Wellness programs for personal and professional development
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year
  • Additional benefits like pet insurance and travel discounts
Full Job Description
7/21/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 86979

Job Description

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
  • Provide program-level leadership to ensure initiatives are clearly defined, aligned to priorities, and structured for successful delivery
  • Identify and communicate key risks, dependencies, and interdependencies across multiple teams and workstreams
  • Drive clarity on what matters most within initiatives, ensuring focus on critical outcomes and business impact
  • Translate complex work into clear, concise, fact-based insights for leadership, including options, tradeoffs, and potential impacts
  • Facilitate alignment across stakeholders, ensuring accountability for outcomes is clearly defined and understood
  • Partner with business leaders to evaluate initiative progress, proactively addressing gaps and barriers to execution
  • Support the development of business cases, including Five-Point analyses, to inform strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with Finance to align funding, validate assumptions, and support investment decisions
  • Establish and maintain governance structures that promote visibility, transparency, and informed decision-making
  • Ensure initiatives are positioned for execution by the appropriate teams without directly managing task-level activities


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in strategy, program management, consulting, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Experience working in airline, transportation, or a highly matrixed organization
  • Experience with enterprise-level program governance or strategic portfolio management
  • Exposure to Finance processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning
  • Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives and working with multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience developing business cases or supporting financial analyses
  • Experience supporting senior leadership with strategic decision-making and initiative prioritization
  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to synthesize data and insights into executive-level materials and recommendations
  • Executive communication and presentation skills
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Strategic thinking and decision support capabilities
  • Program and portfolio oversight experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in a fast-paced environment
  • Current PMP certification


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 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.
  • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Member Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more


About American Airlines

US Airways provides international and domestic air transport in the United States. It is owned by the American Airlines Group. US Airways utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircrafts, along with 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircrafts operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. It was originally established as All American Aviation.It operates an airline network with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. It also operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights.US Airways is a member of Oneworld, and it currently operates along with American Airlines as a result of a merge between the two holding companies of these airliners.US Airways was established in 1973. It operates hubs at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Philadelphia Inte...

American Airlines Careers

Join the dynamic team at American Airlines, a leader in global aviation and an innovator in the airline industry. With a wide range of job opportunities, American Airlines is the perfect place to advance your career, offering roles that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At American Airlines, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to providing world-class service and shaping the future of travel. Our employees enjoy a culture of collaboration and respect, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. With American Airlines, you can contribute to a legacy of innovation and leadership in the skies. Transform Your Career American Airlines is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career through a robust suite of professional development and diversity training programs. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talent and recognizes the value of each individual’s growth. Join a team that leads with integrity and a passion for progress. At American Airlines, your career trajectory is bolstered by our commitment to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. Internship Opportunities Kickstart your career with an internship at American Airlines. Gain invaluable industry experience, build your resume, and make connections that will propel your professional life. Our internships offer hands-on experience in a variety of departments, helping you discover your path in the aviation industry. Benefits of Working With Us American Airlines places immense value on the well-being of its team members. Employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and flexible spending accounts. More than just perks, our benefits are designed to support your life, both at work and at home. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking to enhance your career in engineering, customer service, or leadership, American Airlines has a position that will match your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take their careers to new heights. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that align with your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH AMERICAN AIRLINES JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at American Airlines.
Learn more about American Airlines
Size
123,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$8.8 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
-5.7%
Revenue
$17.3 billion
NASDAQ
AAL
* Ladders Estimates

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