9/10/26
Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 87810
Job Description
What you'll do• Leads alignment of scope, milestones, and objectives across multiple initiatives to ensure consistency with enterprise priorities
• Analyzes risks, dependencies, and cross-functional impacts, proactively identifying gaps and emerging issues
• Reviews and validates program plans, challenging assumptions and addressing incomplete or unclear updates
• Translates program status into clear insights, including risks, impacts, and required decisions for leadership
• Supports decision forums by outlining options, tradeoffs, and recommendations
• Drives accountability with business owners for delivery outcomes while influencing without direct authority
• Coordinates cross-functional alignment and facilitates issue resolution to maintain program momentum
• Maintains visibility into overall program health, milestones, and outcomes, ensuring alignment with PMO governance and reporting standards
All you'll need for successMinimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of experience in program management, project management, or related field
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience• Experience working within a Program Management Office (PMO) or similar governance structure
• Experience supporting large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives
• Familiarity with financial planning, business case development, and funding processes
• Experience developing executive-level reporting and presentations
Skills, Licenses & Certifications• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and drive alignment without direct authority
• Proficiency in program/project management tools and reporting platforms
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated experience with program governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred
What you'll getFeel 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 Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
