United Air Lines, Inc

Program Manager

United Air Lines, Inc$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
  • Demonstrated project, program, or change management expertise
  • Knowledge of ground support equipment (GSE) and safety protocols
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Access for data manipulation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Track record of managing complex projects effectively
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship required

Responsibilities

  • Map current business processes and identify root causes
  • Provide technical substantiation for process findings
  • Lead projects related to Business Automation Workflow and Document Management Transformation
  • Report project status and updates to upper management
  • Utilize data analytics to inform project direction and updates
  • Plan and implement training and change management initiatives
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across multiple divisions
  • Opportunity to lead technology transformation initiatives
  • Engagement with a variety of skilled professionals from different backgrounds
  • Focus on process improvement and efficiency gains
  • Potential for professional growth and advancement in project management
Full Job Description
Description

Technical Operations includes the maintenance and overhaul of our aircraft. This role will lead and oversee moderate to large technology transformation projects within Technical Services, work cross-functionally with all divisions of United, and identify critical players, roles, and root causes to define a new business process and implement it for efficiencies. This includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams, and more.

  • Map out current business processes, working cross-functionally to identify the root cause, define effective solutions, and implement
  • Provide technical substantiation and written process to findings, along with financial support and tracking
  • Oversee projects such as Business Automation Workflow and Document Management Transformation
  • Report on projects to upper management
  • Determine how to proceed with projects and possible updates to those projects based on the data analytics
  • Plan and implement Training and Change Management
  • Track key KPIs and other metrics indicating the success of transformation projects


Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Project, Program or Change management experience
  • Knowledge of GSE/FX equipment and safety procedures
  • MS Office skilled in Excel and Access to data manipulation and analysis
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience running complex projects
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position


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

  • PMP in Project Management or PROSCI or other CM Certification

About United Air Lines, Inc

United Airlines is a major American airline that operates a large domestic and international route network. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. United Airlines operates a fleet of over 800 aircraft and serves more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.
Learn more about United Air Lines, Inc
Size
87,400 employees
Market Cap
$12.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$7 billion
Founded
1926
5 Year Trend
-7.6%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
NASDAQ

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