Technical Portfolio Project Manager - Chicago, Illinois

Company/Organization: United Airlines

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 5/29/2024

Description:

Therersquo;s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. Wersquo;re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose ndash; Connecting People, Uniting the World ndash; 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 wersquo;re growing ndash; in the years ahead, wersquo;ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a 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?

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Uniteds Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

The Technical Portfolio Project main responsibility is to lead all aspects of multiple projects within a portfolio, ensuring their alignment with the departments strategic objectives. This entails close collaboration with collaborators and senior leadership to prioritize projects, manage resources, and secure the successful delivery of project outcomes. The role demands strong leadership, organizational adeptness, and the ability to navigate intricate project environments.

Were bringing to bear innovative technologies like Solace and Harness to deliver seamless, scalable, and reliable solutions. As a Technical Portfolio Project Manager with expertise in these tools, yoursquo;ll play a pivotal role in bridging technical capabilities with strategic project execution. Your leadership will drive the adoption of modern messaging platforms and CI/CD solutions, ensuring optimized workflows and impactful outcomes. Join us to lead ground-breaking initiatives, where your technical acumen and project management skills will contribute directly to redefining the future of travel technology.

• Work with senior leadership to define portfolio strategy and ensure it aligns with the departments objectives
• Evaluate portfolio and provide recommendations on areas for improvement in project and financial management, core support, and release management.
• Monitor portfolio performance, handle risks, and optimize prioritization.
• Allocation of resources efficiently across the portfolio, identify resource bottlenecks, and propose solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Supervise financial performance across the projects, ensuring cost control. Report on Financial indicators and adjust plans to achieve the financial targets.
• Establish and maintain governance structures for portfolio management for the department

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the ldquo;desiredrdquo; 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!

• Bachelors degree
• 4+ years of related technical Project/Program management experience
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile
• Strong leadership and effective interpersonal abilities
• Risk management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and lead multi-functional teams
• Financial competence and experience managing budgets
• Ability to thrive in project environments that often start with uncertain requirements or outcomes
• Ability to put definition and structure around problems and projects
• Outstanding writing, communication and presentation skills
• Must be a team focused individual
• 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

• Masters degree
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Solace, DynaTrace, and Harness
• Project Management (PMI) Certification (Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Preferred)

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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.

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