Job Description :
Job Title:Sr. project manager
Job Id: UALJP00007917
Client: United Airlines
Location: Chicago
Duration: 12+ months
Mode of Interview: phone /F2F
Rate: $70/Hour
Skill Level: 8+year
Description:
Senior PM will deliver impactful projects/programs as assigned, and serve as change agent driving adoption of PMLC across the organization.
Responsible to provide direction, prioritization and structure to enable efficient implementation of assigned projects and initiatives
Responsible for directing the implementation of strategic planning, leading and directing all aspects of major, diverse, and highly complex programs impacting the operation
Owns hands-on delivery of programs
Provides specialized technical aviation knowledge or equivalent, program management expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to facilitate the identification and management of all interdependencies and areas of risk
Will adhere to the Program Management Life Cycle framework and all policy, procedure, guidelines as applicable
KEY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
40% - Lead and manage projects as assigned, both tactical and strategic
40% - Deliver high quality artifacts and outcome through all phases of PMLC including Envision, Design, Build, and Activate as needed to realize measurable business results
10% - Coach, guide, train project team members and other PMs on EDBA, PMLC and related artifacts and deliverables
10% - Assist team members and research operational and performance data to provide statistics, trends, and reporting that inform leadership steering and decision-making, and as assigned
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Undergraduate degree in business, technical, or aviation related discipline required
Advanced degree preferred
Project Management (PMI) Certification (Preferred)
Lean Six Sigma certification
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Experience managing multiple large, complex projects across multiple functions
Experience managing and mentoring project management staff
Proven expertise successfully managing business and technical resources under an integrated project plan to ensure the alignment of resources
Experience presenting, escalating, and providing solutions to senior leadership
Demonstrated experience delivering measurable business benefit through project execution
Strong interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills
Demonstrated proficiency in facilitating, delegating and motivating cross functional groups or activities
Exposure with change management/facilitation, enterprise communication and training
Highly organized, and the ability to multi-task competing priorities
Provide leadership, guidance, influence and mentoring for project teams
Experience with process/system mapping and analysis
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with process/system mapping and analysis
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Proven project management experience
Ability to manage business and technical resources with an integrated project plan
Experience presenting, escalating, and providing solutions to senior leadership
Experience working within SDLC/PMLC and a track record of delivery
Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project proficiency
EXPERIENCE
7+ years work experience
5+ years managing projects
Demonstrated successful project delivery using fundamentals of PMBOK practices/methodologies
Demonstrated successful execution using SDLC, PMLC, DMAIC or DFSS methodology
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
Has discretion in making tactical decisions; provides input on strategic decisions to management as required. Decisions and achievement of results could have a significant impact on the group’s overall performance. Effects could be long-lasting; expected to be creative to develop high-impact changes in processes or strategies.