At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

The Enterprise PMO serves United Airlines in providing trained and qualified professionals who flexibly use Uniteds Envision Design Build Activate (EDBA) framework in partnership with business and enabling teams to deliver assigned portfolios, programs, and projects with high quality, in a timely manner, and with as-scoped benefits for our customers, frontline employees, and supporting groups. Effective execution in this role is critical to achieving Uniteds goal of leveraging Portfolio Management Project Delivery Capability.

Provide matrixed direction and leadership to all project and or portfolio team participants while leading and managing project execution and/or other PMs in a portfolio situation, as assigned.Directly or indirectly deliver high quality artifacts and outcome through all phases of United’s project management lifecycle as needed to realize measurable business results.Provide oversight, coaching, and development for team members, engaging on their programs and projects as needed and ensuring the quality of their work while helping them develop new skills.Use project management controls for spanning multi-departmental boundaries. Monitors programs financial performance, quality of services, deliverables, and content within proposed timelines.Evaluate and report progress to relevant partners and committees; prepare for executive steering committee meetings with communications and content prepared for senior leadership.Organizational implementation: Assess the impact of the scope and organizational change of the combined projects throughout the timeline of the program, including implementation of outcomes, training and communications.Retools and continually upgrades personal project management skills and knowledge of both Uniteds business and information technology solutions.

Note: This position is located at the CSC-Willis Tower in Chicago, IL and considered as a hybrid role working 2-3 days in office, however that may evolve with the needs of the company.

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

The Enterprise PMO serves United Airlines in providing trained and qualified professionals who flexibly use Uniteds Envision Design Build Activate (EDBA) framework in partnership with business and enabling teams to deliver assigned portfolios, programs, and projects with high quality, in a timely manner, and with as-scoped benefits for our customers, frontline employees, and supporting groups. Effective execution in this role is critical to achieving Uniteds goal of leveraging Portfolio Management Project Delivery Capability.

Provide matrixed direction and leadership to all project and or portfolio team participants while leading and managing project execution and/or other PMs in a portfolio situation, as assigned.Directly or indirectly deliver high quality artifacts and outcome through all phases of United’s project management lifecycle as needed to realize measurable business results.Provide oversight, coaching, and development for team members, engaging on their programs and projects as needed and ensuring the quality of their work while helping them develop new skills.Use project management controls for spanning multi-departmental boundaries. Monitors programs financial performance, quality of services, deliverables, and content within proposed timelines.Evaluate and report progress to relevant partners and committees; prepare for executive steering committee meetings with communications and content prepared for senior leadership.Organizational implementation: Assess the impact of the scope and organizational change of the combined projects throughout the timeline of the program, including implementation of outcomes, training and communications.Retools and continually upgrades personal project management skills and knowledge of both Uniteds business and information technology solutions.

Note: This position is located at the CSC-Willis Tower in Chicago, IL and considered as a hybrid role working 2-3 days in office, however that may evolve with the needs of the company.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelors degree7 years work experience, or demonstrated relevant experience5 years managing projects, or demonstrated relevant experienceDemonstrated successful project delivery using fundamentals of PMBOK practices/methodologiesSuccessful and demonstrable experience in:Managing multiple, or single, larger and more complex projects across multiple functionsManaging and mentoring project management staff ranging from least to most experienced and tenuredPresenting, escalating, and providing solutions to senior leadershipFacilitating and developing process/system mapping and analysisWorking within SDLC/PMLC and a track record of deliveryProviding direction, prioritization and structure to enable efficient implementation of assigned larger and complex projects and initiatives.In lead role responsible for directing the implementation of strategic planning, leading and directing all aspects of a major, diverse, and highly complex programs impacting the operationOwning hands-on delivery of programsProviding higher specialized technical aviation knowledge or equivalent, program management expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to facilitate the identification and management of all interdependencies and areas of risk.Must be willing and able to travel 15% domestic if neededMust be willing and able to work at the CSC-Willis Tower in Chicago, IL as a hybrid work schedule 2-3 days in office, however that may evolve with the needs of the companyMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):MBA or Masters degree in related fieldDemonstrated successful execution using SDLC, PMLC, DMAIC or DFSS methodologyProject Management (PMI) CertificationLean Six Sigma certificationDemonstrated successful execution using SDLC, PMLC, DMAIC or DFSS methodologyLean Six SigmaAdhere to the UA Program Management framework (EDBA) and methodology (PMLC) and all policy, procedure, guidelines as applicable.PMBOKWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelors degree7 years work experience, or demonstrated relevant experience5 years managing projects, or demonstrated relevant experienceDemonstrated successful project delivery using fundamentals of PMBOK practices/methodologiesSuccessful and demonstrable experience in:Managing multiple, or single, larger and more complex projects across multiple functionsManaging and mentoring project management staff ranging from least to most experienced and tenuredPresenting, escalating, and providing solutions to senior leadershipFacilitating and developing process/system mapping and analysisWorking within SDLC/PMLC and a track record of deliveryProviding direction, prioritization and structure to enable efficient implementation of assigned larger and complex projects and initiatives.In lead role responsible for directing the implementation of strategic planning, leading and directing all aspects of a major, diverse, and highly complex programs impacting the operationOwning hands-on delivery of programsProviding higher specialized technical aviation knowledge or equivalent, program management expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to facilitate the identification and management of all interdependencies and areas of risk.Must be willing and able to travel 15% domestic if neededMust be willing and able to work at the CSC-Willis Tower in Chicago, IL as a hybrid work schedule 2-3 days in office, however that may evolve with the needs of the companyMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):MBA or Masters degree in related fieldDemonstrated successful execution using SDLC, PMLC, DMAIC or DFSS methodologyProject Management (PMI) CertificationLean Six Sigma certificationDemonstrated successful execution using SDLC, PMLC, DMAIC or DFSS methodologyLean Six SigmaAdhere to the UA Program Management framework (EDBA) and methodology (PMLC) and all policy, procedure, guidelines as applicable.PMBOK