American Airlines

Sr Project Manager, Safety Strategy

American Airlines • $100K — $120K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of project or program management experience
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
  • Experience in Change Management and Business Process Mapping
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead safety-related projects and enhancements
  • Utilize project management methodologies such as Agile and continuous deployment
  • Proactively communicate with stakeholders and project teams
  • Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables
  • Develop project charters, roadmaps, and implementation plans
  • Identify resource constraints and recommend solutions
  • Create executive summaries to communicate project status and risks

Benefits

  • Extensive travel perks for employees and their families
  • Immediate access to health, dental, vision benefits
  • Wellness programs to support personal health and well-being
  • 401(k) enrollment available upon hire with potential employer contributions
  • Additional perks like pet insurance and discounts on travel options
Full Job Description
9/30/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 87514

Job Description

Why you'll love this job

  • As a member of the Safety Strategy and Project Management team within the Safety Division, you will play a hands-on role in various integration projects that support cross-functional teams for the company's daily operations. We are looking for someone who can work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and is able to handle tight deadlines.


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.
  • Manage and lead safety-related projects, including new implementations, enhancements, integrations, and other special projects.
  • Utilizes technical knowledge and project management methodologies such as Agile, product architecture, continuous deployment process, data models and analytics, tools supporting automation/metrics and other innovative technologies in support of the portfolio.
  • Proactively communicates with stakeholders, sponsors, and project teams to maintain project alignment.
  • Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables in partnership with sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Develop project charters, roadmaps, and implementation plans.
  • Assist leaders in evaluating and prioritizing incoming project requests based on business value, risk, and resource availability
  • Create and maintain project schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
  • Coordinate project resources across multiple departments to ensure timely delivery.
  • Identify resource constraints and recommend solutions to maintain project timelines.
  • Create executive summaries and presentations to communicate project status, risks, accomplishments, and strategic recommendations.
  • Influences and collaborates with stakeholders, peers, and other product leaders to deliver solutions that achieve the portfolio's vision and goals.
  • Manages program level risks and issues and removes barriers that prevent efficient execution of projects. Works with internal stakeholders to resolve multi-program conflicts.
  • Collaborates with various internal and external team members such as Safety, Technology, Vendor Management, Compliance, Security, etc.
  • Ensures that approved methods, processes, and tools are consistently used across projects including change management, risk assessment and mitigation planning, quality assurance, and closure recommendations.
  • Leads internal Safety initiatives and responds to operational requests.


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • 2-5 years of experience leading projects, programs, process improvement initiatives, technology implementations, or operational initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and delivering projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
  • Strong experience in Change Management, Business Process Mapping, and Project Management

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery approaches.
  • Experience with change management, business process improvement, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Experience guiding internal and external partners, connect workgroups and teams to ensure strategies and impacts are clearly understood.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with various project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, Lean, etc.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or relevant certifications in project/program management field
  • Must be able to handle large, complex projects requiring a multi-phased approach as well as projects that need to be fast-tracked.
  • Inspires a culture of continuous improvement and challenges conventional thinking while driving creative solutions and intelligent risk-taking.
  • Flexible and comfortable with ambiguity, and able to embrace change.
  • Energetic, forward-thinking, creative, and comfortable challenging assumptions while driving results.


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 Employee 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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