United Air Lines, Inc

Senior Manager - Collaboration Platforms

United Air Lines, Inc$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Microsoft 365 certifications (e.g., Teams, Security, Enterprise Admin)
  • 5+ years in enterprise IT, with 3+ years leadership experience in collaboration technologies
  • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and governance frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with automation development using scripting (e.g., PowerShell) and APIs

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the enterprise collaboration roadmap across M365 platforms
  • Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering scalable automation solutions
  • Own end-to-end operational support for M365 services including incident management
  • Establish and enforce governance frameworks across collaboration platforms
  • Lead enterprise adoption programs including user engagement strategies
  • Define and manage M365 licensing strategy for cost optimization
  • Lead large-scale enterprise initiatives and develop engineering talent

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule: 2-3 days per week in office
  • Up to 25% travel for supporting enterprise initiatives
  • Culture of innovation and continuous improvement
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Access to advanced technologies and tools for automation
Full Job Description
Description

Responsible for defining, delivering, and operating the enterprise collaboration technology ecosystem across Microsoft 365 platforms including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Office applications. The role drives strategy, governance, modernization, and adoption of collaboration services to improve productivity, security, and employee experience.

This position drives a culture of innovation and continual improvement, advancing AI-enabled collaboration capabilities including Copilot, agentic automation, and intelligent workflows. The team operates as a core engineering function, building scalable, automation-first solutions through scripting (e.g., PowerShell), APIs, and emerging AI-driven approaches to eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency at enterprise scale.

Works cross-functionally with Security, Infrastructure, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to align collaboration capabilities with enterprise priorities while maintaining compliance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

  • Strategy, Roadmap & Platform Ownership:
    • Define and execute the enterprise collaboration roadmap across M365 platforms, including cloud migration, platform consolidation, retirement of legacy systems, and adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., Copilot, AI agents) aligned to business priorities and productivity outcomes
  • Engineering, Integration & Automation:
    • Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering scalable automation solutions through scripting (e.g., PowerShell), API integrations, and agentic automation
    • Drive provisioning, reporting, audit workflows, and operational efficiency through automation-first design
  • Service Delivery & Operational Excellence:
    • Own end-to-end operational support for M365 services including reliability, incident management, service desk alignment, change control standards, and proactive monitoring using telemetry and usage trends
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance:
    • Establish and enforce governance frameworks across collaboration platforms including data protection, external sharing, lifecycle management, AI governance, and regulatory compliance in partnership with Security and Legal teams
  • Adoption, Training & User Enablement:
    • Lead enterprise adoption programs including Copilot rollout, user engagement strategies, training, and communication frameworks to drive effective usage while managing high-change platform updates
  • Licensing, Cost Optimization & Vendor Management:
    • Define and manage M365 licensing strategy (E3/E5/F3, Copilot), including cost optimization, entitlement governance, and partnership with Finance, Procurement, and Microsoft/vendor ecosystem
  • Program Leadership & Team Management:
    • Lead large-scale enterprise initiatives, develop engineering talent, and drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while providing executive reporting and stakeholder alignment


Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Bachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Microsoft 365 certifications (e.g., Teams, Security, Enterprise Admin)
  • 5+ years in enterprise IT, with 3+ years leadership experience in collaboration technologies
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Copilot), governance frameworks, identity and access management, enterprise security, and collaboration platform lifecycle management
  • Experience with strategic planning, vendor management, licensing optimization, incident and change management, and hands-on automation development using scripting (e.g., PowerShell) and APIs
  • Ability to lead engineering teams, translate business needs into scalable automation solutions, drive enterprise-wide innovation, and deliver continuous improvement at scale
  • Up to 25% travel required to support enterprise initiatives, vendor engagement, and on-site business alignment
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week in office).
  • 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):

  • Master's degree
  • Masters in Business Administration or Technology Management
  • Advanced M365, Azure, Security certifications; ITIL
  • 8-10+ years in enterprise IT, with 3-5+ years leadership experience in collaboration technologies
  • Experience leading large-scale M365 transformation programs
  • Knowledge of AI/automation platforms, agentic frameworks, observability tools, and DEX solutions
  • Advanced automation architecture, analytics, and workflow orchestration
  • Ability to influence executive decision-making and lead enterprise transformation

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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