Job description

Department: Crew Scheduling

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.

Job Description:
All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Crew Scheduling Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project management for the entire lifecycle of high- visibility projects . This role assembles a Team and partners with accountable delivery Leaders throughout the Company to deliver superior results on business objectives, while also managing scope, timeline, budget, and risk. The Crew Scheduling Project Manager is a strategic thinker who is excited to build a roadmap for Crew Scheduling and be part of impactful initiatives to d evelop the future of Southwest.

As a Crew Scheduling Project Manager, you can expect:
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: swa.is/benefits

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

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 project plans for multiple simultaneous projects or for a single complex project including scope, budget and schedule and executes tasks defined in the project plan to achieve project goals
Validate and help develop business cases and drive alignment with Customers, utilizing this to develop project scope, objectives and goals
Drives the research, analysis, and development support for new business opportunities when necessary
Succinctly summarizes project opportunity, provides appropriate alternative solutions, and articulates cost/benefit options
Establish cross-functional alliances within and outside of Crew Scheduling to drive results
Use standard program and project management methodologies and practices
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
Proactively monitor and communicate risks, issues, and scope, ensuring the appropriate level of priority, visibility, and escalation
Encourage consensus among multiple parties with conflicting and diverse viewpoints
Build trust and influences without authority cross-functionally and across diverse teams
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, processes, and procedures
Skilled in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Skilled in leading teams to deliver on timelines and scope
Skilled at requirements gathering across cross functional work groups, creating meeting minutes, action item lists, and driving assigned actions to close
Skilled in using MS Office Suite, including SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
Ability to effectively listen to, understand, and communicate ideas presented in writing and/or in speaking with all levels of the organization
Ability to quickly understand assignments and complete them with minimal leadership oversight
Ability to lead, manage, and direct resources with no formal or written authority
Ability to drive teams to execute to project plan Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Advanced level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in:
Coordinating, managing and aligning cross-department stakeholders
Developing and working with project schedules or integrated project schedules
Identifying and managing issues, dependencies, and risks
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space workstation/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
Ability to work extended hours as needed

• 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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