(USA-WA-Seattle) Mgr Project Management

**Company** Alaska Airlines **The Team** Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you. **Role Summary** The Manager, Project Management is responsible for executing on the delivery of large and/or complex projects in support of the company’s initiatives in accordance with established standards and innovative techniques. **Key Duties** + Drive consistent and efficient execution of projects/programs by working closely with internal business partners and stakeholders to drive the adoption and implementation of company standards in processes and programs. + Partners with sponsors on the creation and review of new project proposals, including; business objectives, success criteria, scope, time frame allocation, funding parameters, staffing requirements, constraints and allotment of resources. + Leads project managers in the development of project plans, charters and schedules that support business needs and follows established project management methodology, standards, and best practices. + Oversees the management of projects through design, development, and implementation of new systems and process improvements. Ensures projects are managed in accordance with contractual obligations. + Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, growing and developing the team for capacity and growth, looking at performance across the team, and time management. + Provides input into the strategy for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air project management standards, tools, templates, and processes. + Influences and directs teams and external vendors to ensure that project support, execution, and documentation adheres to company standards, tools, templates, and processes. + Responsible for monitoring costs and providing reporting progress to ensure projects are within budget; anticipates and monitors for issues. + Ensures project teams are appropriately staffed, have clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and individual commitment for deliverables. + Communicates project health to stakeholders and executive leadership. Actively identifies risks and manages with mitigation plans. + Identifies opportunities to expedite project delivery, reduce cost, and/or enhance business results. Stays abreast of emerging project management methodologies and trends. **Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills** **Required** + A minimum of 5 years as a project manager, or equivalent leadership and work experience. + 2 years of leadership experience. + Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business Administration or other related field; or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. + Hands-on experience in project management, including all elements of scope, schedule, budget, risk evaluation, issue resolution, quality, integration, staffing, and communications. + Experience in a leadership role managing projects that directly affect multiple organizations, departments and/or the entire company. + Demonstrated experience leading people and teams. + Advanced knowledge of program and project management principles, practices, and tools. + Sound, strategic thinker with a track record of demonstrating good judgement, strong business acumen, and executing plans with a sense of urgency and a mind for safety. + Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. + Knowledge of LEAN principles and process improvement tools (e.g., Accelerated Improvement Workshops (AIW), 5S, etc.). + Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners. Demonstrated ability to tailor messaging to all levels of the organization on strategy, priorities, and goals. + Experience implementing projects involving process improvement principles and technology integration. + Demonstrated ability preparing for and managing organizational change. + Experience facilitating the creation of project metrics and establishing a method of tracking. + Demonstrated ability to form strategic partnerships with senior leaders on complex projects. + Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies and adapt to changes and demands. + Advanced skills in Microsoft Project and Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). + High school diploma or equivalent. + Minimum age of 18 + Must be authorized to work in the U.S. **Preferred** + PMP certification. **Job-Specific Leadership Expectations** + Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness and Caring + Inspirational leader who will promote the Alaska values, act with a high sense of urgency, and have unquestionable integrity. + Promotes a high performance culture by cultivating and motivating direct/indirect reports through coaching, mentoring, and by providing regular and meaningful feedback. + Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based, and creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict. **Total Rewards** + Competitive total rewards package + Medical, dental and vision benefits + 401k match program + Monthly incentive pay plan + Annual incentive pay plan + Generous paid time off + Travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air **FLSA Status** Exempt **Employment Type** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **Equal Employment Opportunity** Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. We participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required. **Job Locations** _USA-WA-Seattle_ **Requisition ID** _2020-4727_ **Category** _Corporate & Operations_
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