Technology Project Manager Jobs

Department: Technology
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
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The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Technology Project Manager supports enterprise and marketing initiatives on the Digital Platforms Team . Specifically, this role will focus on desktop and mobile channel development for the southwest.com website. The y also collaborate with various Leaders in Business and Technology as well as development pods to ensure projects are aligned with business objectives and completed within the designated timeline and budget. The Technology Project Manager is a strong communicator who enjoys working on various projects in a dynamic environment.
Additional details:
This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for trainings , meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Define complex project plans/roadmaps including scope, budget and schedule, and execute tasks defined in the project plan to achieve project goals using standard project management methodologies and practices
Assess project needs and resources continually to complete projects on time and within budget while managing log of risks, issues, mitigation strategies, and decisions
Drive testing and acceptance of project results
Partner with resource managers, Business Partners and vendors to assemble a project Team and provide ongoing motivation to drive projects to completion
Lead and facilitate project meetings and presentations to Leadership
Establish and execute a project communication plan to maintain project alignment
Drive Teams and Customers toward decisions
Establish cross functional alliances within and outside of the Technology Department to drive results
Build partnerships to collaborate and use influence without authority to gather Customer and business requirements and communicate effectively with all project Teams and Support groups
Work with development teams to ensure work is completed as planned and follow analytical methods for task execution/tracking and budget/timeline tracking
May perform other job duties as directed by Employees' Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of project processes, problem management tools and procedures
Knowledge of Agile development practices and ceremonies
SAFe Agile experience preferred.
Proficient knowledge of application impact on operational and business functions
Skilled in strong Customer Service and Team orientation
Ability to build relationships and influences without authority
Skilled in active listening, presenting, and facilitating team and stakeholder meetings
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas using all forms of communication
Ability to maintain composure under pressure and accurately assess problem situations
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, collaborative, Team based environment while directing teams to complete tasks by scheduled completion date
Skilled in Leadership to direct performance of outside Contractors and maintain positive relationships with internal Customers
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent formal training
Experience
Preferred: Knowledge of JIRA, JIRA align, Confluence, and Sharepoint is preferred but not required.
Required: Advanced-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in project management
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $107,650 to $119,600 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with the opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits you’ll love:
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, per paycheck.**
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit.***
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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