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United Airlines Portfolio Manager - Technology in Chicago, Illinois

Description

United's Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Our Values : At United Airlines, we believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Our Shared Purpose: "Connecting people. Uniting the world." drives us to be the best airline for our employees, customers, and everyone we serve, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our 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.

With multiple employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities and world-class benefits like health insurance, parental leave, and space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work that will make you feel welcome and accepted. Come join our team and help us make a positive impact on the world.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Portfolio Project Manager's primary responsibility is to oversee multiple projects within a portfolio, ensuring their alignment with the department's strategic objectives. This entails close collaboration with stakeholders 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.

  • Work with senior leadership to define portfolio strategy and ensure it aligns with the department's objectives

  • Evaluate portfolio and provide recommendations on areas for improvement in project and financial management, core support, and release management

  • Monitor portfolio performance, manage risks, and optimize resource allocation

  • Allocation of resources efficiently across the portfolio, identify resource bottlenecks, and propose solutions to maintain project timelines

  • Track financial performance across the projects, ensuring cost control

  • Report on Financial metrics and adjust plans to achieve the financial targets

  • Establish and maintain governance structures for portfolio management for the department

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.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in related field of study

  • 4+ years of related experience

  • Proven experience in managing large-scale projects

  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Risk management and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams

  • Financial acumen 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

  • Strong organization skills and strong attention to detail

  • Outstanding writing, communication and presentation skills

  • Proven proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

  • Must be a team focused individual

Preferred

  • Master's degree

  • Project Management (PMI) Certification (Preferred)

  • Lean Six Sigma certification (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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