Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Airline, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Analytics
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and urgency
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Experience in developing data analytics tools and reporting solutions using Power BI, SQL, and Excel
Demonstrated success in improving business processes through technology and automation
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Responsibilities
Manage a subset of prioritized EA projects, assessing status and developing solutions to advance timelines
Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely project deliverables and develop contingency plans
Create and maintain Supply Chain activity timelines for projects
Report project statuses to leadership, including on-/off-track updates and mitigation plans
Benefits
Opportunity to work on impactful projects within a dynamic team
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Supply Chain
Potential for professional growth in project management and analytics
Engagement with innovative technologies and tools in data analytics
Supportive work environment that values continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Description
Job Overview and Responsibilities
The Senior Analyst- EA Project Management is responsible for oversight of all Supply Chain activities as it relates to Engineering Authorization (EA) projects. This position manages the end-to-end project management for a subset of prioritized EA projects, ensuring processes and timelines are met as required along the project lifespan. This position will coordinate closely with counterparts both inside and outside of the Supply Chain organization including, but not limited to, Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Base Material Coordination, Procurement, and Vendor Management. It will be required to organize and report out on project statuses to leadership as required. Effective execution in this role is critical to achieving Technical Operations' goal of managing all EA projects on-time and on-budget.
Daily management of subset of prioritized EA projects- determine current status, evaluate opportunities to advance project timelines, review potential project obstacles, and develop and implement solutions.
Collaborate with other work groups to ensure project deliverables that are impactful to Supply Chain are met in a timely manner; develop and enact contingency plans to mitigate potential risks to Supply Chain timelines; escalate to leadership as required to ensure project timelines are managed and met
Development of Supply Chain activity timelines for individual projects within portfolio to ensure completeness within overall project timeline
Organize and report out to leadership on project statuses within their portfolio of projects- on-/off-track reporting, as well as detail and mitigation plans on items of concern.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Minimum 2-5 years experience in Supply Chain, Airline or Manufacturing, Engineering, Analytics or related industries
Analytical approach to problem solving, with attention to detail and a sense of urgency
Experience managing multiple projects, simultaneously with competing priorities, timelines and stakeholders
Self-motivated and engrained continuous improvement experience
Experience designing and developing data analytics tools, dashboards, automations and reporting solutions using Power BI, Palantir, SQL, Excel Power Query, etc.
Demonstrated ability to develop, automate, and improve business processes through technology, scripting, low-code solutions, or custom-built tools
Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to present data-driven recommendations
Demonstrated success identifying innovative opportunities to reduce operational costs, improve performance, and streamline business processes
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity
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):
Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security
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.
