Senior Manager - Flight Standards Portfolio Management

DescriptionThere’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training — our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.Key Responsibilities:The Flight Standards Portfolio Management team serves the Flight Operations divisions of United Airlines in providing trained and qualified professionals who flexibly use United's Envision Design Build Activate (EDBA) framework and other applicable project methodologies to deliver assigned portfolios, programs, and projects on time, within scope, and of the highest quality. This team works cross-functionally to deliver initiatives with business and enabling teams to deliver benefits for our customers, frontline employees, and other supporting groups. Effective execution in this role is critical to achieving United's goal of demonstrating Portfolio Management & Project Delivery Capability as a Strategic Enabler.on Every project, with Every Team, and Every day.The Senior Portfolio Manager will manage and direct project managers and support teams to meet the strategic objectives of assigned portfolio(s). Initiatives can be tactical or strategic, cross-functional, and include, but are not limited to, the development or implementation of proposed safety, performance, and efficiency initiatives. Management of these initiatives should include robust portfolio and project governance, risk mitigations/controls, scope control, schedule management, resource management, and partner management.

Provides matrixed direction, leadership, and management to all project and or portfolio collaborators

Coach, guide, train project team members and other PMs on EDBA, PMLC and related artifacts and deliverables

Directly or indirectly deliver high-quality artifacts, deliverables, and outcomes through all phases of PMLC including Envision, Design, Build, and Activate as needed to realize measurable business results

Ensures proper scope elicitation and handles scope change, communications, issues, and risks

Facilitates understanding and coordination of organizational change management to ensure change is adopted and implemented cross-functionally

Assists team members in researching operational and performance data to provide statistics, trends, and reporting that informs leadership steering and decision-making

Uses project management controls, such as governance, Earned Value Management (EVM), chance control process, and risk/issue mitigation for projects involving multi-departmental customers to deliver project and portfolio strategic objectives

Evaluates and reports timely updates to relevant customers and committees

Establishes and leads project portfolio management (PPM) processes, methods, and tools that provide leadership the necessary portfolio visibility and control

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree or undergraduate degree in business, technical, or aviation related field required

7+ years work experience, or demonstrated relevant experience

5+ years leading projects, or demonstrated confirmed experience

Demonstrated successful project delivery using fundamentals of PMBOK practices/methodologies

Successful and proven experience in handling portfolios with multiple large, complex programs, projects, and related operations and activities across multiple functions

Experience leading and mentoring project management staff from entry level to highly experienced and qualified personnel

Experience presenting, escalating, and providing solutions to senior leadership

Experience facilitating and developing process/system mapping and analysis

Experience coordinating and leading program operations through adherence to project management methodologies guiding impactful projects/programs as assigned

Serve as a change agent driving adoption across the organization

Experience in a lead role responsible to provide direction, prioritization and structure to enable efficient implementation of assigned projects and initiatives

Experience in a lead role responsible for advising the implementation of strategic planning, leading and directing all aspects of a major, diverse, and highly sophisticated programs impacting the operation

Providing specialized technical aviation knowledge or equivalent, program management expertise, discernment, and leadership skills to facilitate the identification and management of all interdependencies and areas of risk

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 a crucial function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Master's degree or advanced degree preferred

Aviation related subject area degree preferred (or) related experience at a large 14 CFR Part 121 airline

Project Management (PMI) Certification

Lean Six Sigma certification

5+ years demonstrated successful execution using SDLC, PMLC, DMAIC or DFSS methodology

3+ years aviation or airline industry experience

UA Program Management framework (EDBA) and methodology (PMLC) and all policy, procedure, guidelines as applicable.

Proven successful execution using SDLC, PMLC, DMAIC or DFSS methodology

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.The Job Posting End Date is February 12, 2024.The salary for this position is $114,750.00 to $168,300.00 dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.Bonus eligible: yesAt United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, and flight privileges.Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with Colorado state law.Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT