Alaska Airlines · 10 hours ago
Project Manager III
SeaTac, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$97K/yr - $146K/yr
4+ years expAlaska Airlines is creating an airline people love and is seeking a Project Manager III to support medium company projects. This role involves managing project plans, schedules, and communication with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Provides professional support across the Enterprise PMO team
Develops, makes recommendations, and maintains project plans, charters, and schedules that support customer needs
Partners with the sponsor or Sr. PM to create alignment and define the project business objectives, measurable benefits, success criteria, scope, deliverables and constraints impacting project delivery
Monitors project schedule, cost, and progress to ensure projects are completed on time and fulfill the objectives of the project charter
Communicates project status to participants and stakeholders in writing as well as in formal presentations
Able to distill complex ideas into clear, concise communications and customize messages to audience
Creates project scorecards and contributes to executive level reporting
Leads teams in project execution and ensures the project follows established company project management methodologies and standards
Organizes meetings with various work teams to collect and disseminate project information, plan and schedule tasks and resources, generate timelines, and structure a process for consensus and individual commitment for deliverables
Identifies and communicates any unresolved complex problems or possible timeline issues along with recommended actions for correction
Advises sponsor and team on best practices, explores alternatives and guides project and team to success
Independently ensures project methodology, documents and processes are followed
Able to work in any area of Alaska’s business as the need arises (may seek advice from EPMO management or Sr. PM)
Manages relationships with suppliers and vendors for project success
Serves as tactical thought partner for sponsors and team on effective project execution
Qualification
Required
4 years of experience in project/change management
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree
Demonstrated aptitude to independently manage projects and manage multiple objectives/tasks
Demonstrated ability to positively influence project outcomes using analytical approach and instilling a sense of urgency in the project team to complete work on time
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business and technology groups
Proven success leading project efforts to completion
Ability to identify problems and collaboratively develop alternatives for resolution
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge to define and develop People Change Management / Business Readiness plans for projects
PMP certification or desire to obtain PMP certification
Experience with MSFT Teams and SharePoint
Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, MS Teams or other schedule management and collaboration tools
Benefits
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
Company
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines provides rewarding careers in aviation by fueling a passion for service and helping others
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Executive Officer
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