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Portfolio Project Manager - Cloud

United Airlines
United Airlines Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Description

Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. United's Digital Technology 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. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

The Portfolio Project Manager's primary responsibility is to oversee multiple projects within a portfolio, ensuring their alignment with department strategic objectives. This entails close collaboration with partners 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 leaders 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 values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes. We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 4 years of related experience
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale projects in Cloud and Platform Engineering
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
  • Financial savvy 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
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
  • What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications) :

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • Project Management (PMI) Certification (Preferred)
  • Agile or Scrum certification highly desirable
  • Job Post Expiration date : 3 / 31 / 2025

    The base pay range for this role is $99, to $135,

    The base salary range / hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and / or long-term incentive compensation awards.

    You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits : medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

    Salary : $99 - $135

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