- Provide project management support for company projects that involve coordination between various groups both within divisions as well as across divisions
- Contribute to the success of Alaska Airlines by managing large and/or complex programs and projects in accordance with established processes and procedures
- Develop project plans, charters and schedules that support customer needs
- Work with customers and business units to define the objectives, scope and project deliverables
- Negotiate with organizational management to obtain required project resources
- Monitor project schedule, cost and progress to ensure projects are completed on time and fulfill the objectives of the project charter
- Communicate program and project status to participants and stakeholders in writing as well as in formal presentations
- Manage programs and projects to design, develop, and implement new systems as well as process improvements
- Lead teams in project execution and ensure the project follows established company project management methodologies and standards
- Ensure that all program and project documentation is completed accurately and on time
- Organize meetings with various work teams to collect and disseminate project information, plan and schedule tasks and resources, generate timelines, and structure a process for consensus and individual commitment for deliverables
- Work effectively with internal and external groups to ensure successful completion of programs and projects
- Identify and communicate any unresolved problems or possible timeline issues along with recommended actions for correction
- Represent the divisions project management organization to external and internal customers and groups
- Assist with the development and measurement of project management best practices
- Mentor other project managers
- Write business cases and divisional attachments
- Track project issues and risks
- Provide consulting, coaching and mentoring as needed to other project managers across the company
- Knowledge of preparing for organizational change
- Brings out the best in team members by setting clear expectations and building a sense of purpose and energy
- Positive attitude and professionalism with a great attitude in high pressure situations
- Other duties as assigned
- Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness and Caring
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- Experience minimum of 8 years as a Project Manager level III or IV or equivalent experience required
- 3 or more years of experience in managing Finance transformation projects, or other relevant finance systems and transformation experience.
- 3 or more years of experience managing ERP projects and successful implementation of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, PeopleSoft, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, including project management, system design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
- Experience in project management, including all elements of scope, schedule, budgeting, risk evaluation, quality, integration, staffing and communications required
- Experience managing complex large-scale or multiple mid-sized projects required
- Experience implementing projects involving process improvement principles and technology integration required
- Experience working with customers to define tasks and integrate business processes and technology into effective business solutions required
- Experience leading and mentoring teams required
- Advanced knowledge of program and project management principles, practices, and tools required
- Ability to perform at a high level utilizing project management best practices
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business and technology groups
- Ability to lead complex program and project efforts to completion
- Ability to manage multiple objectives/tasks
- Ability to identify problems and independently develop alternatives for resolution
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.