Senior Manager Technology - People & Finance Agile PMO

Southwest Airlines Dallas, Texas
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March 21, 2023
Southwest Airlines
Dallas, Texas
OTHER, FULL_TIME
$166850-185400/YEAR

Department:

Technology

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:

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. This Senior Manager Technology invests in the future of Southwest’s People by supporting the People and Finance Teams with developing and implementing Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices. This role is responsible for facilitating portfolio reviews, organizing agendas and meetings, coordinating and updating various Teams on progress and delivery, and helping guide and enforce the LPM processes. The Senior Manager Technology is a strong communicator (verbally and written) who’s agile and detail-oriented and enjoys working in a dynamic environment to provide efficient and effective solutions to drive the future of Technology at Southwest. 

People & Finance Agile PMO

  • This role is responsible for helping drive and shape how we work more efficiently across the People and Finance portfolio.  We are partnering with our Business Co-Hearts to continue our SAFe/Agile journey as we establish and implement Lean Portfolio practices.

  • Familiarity with SAFe and Lean Portfolio Management practices are beneficial, but the core competencies of the ideal candidate will be collaboration, organization, communication, self-initiative with a focus on culture. We are partnering across both cloud and on-premise technology Teams to create a consistent experience. On this Team, there is always something new to learn and every member of the Team has a voice in what direction we head. We work hard, but we also like to have fun.

 

Additional details: 

  • The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.    

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

 

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.

  • Model the Southwest Way

    • Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees

    • Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment

    • Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

  • Responsibilities

    • Lead, support, and influence the achievement of the mission, goals and objectives of the department and organization

    • Participate fully in organizational processes/initiatives; performance management, interviewing, budgeting, training, etc.

    • Lead the resolution of organization, team and individual issues, making appropriate decision

    • Develop and execute strategies and processes to improve performance and the value of products and services provided

    • Lead cross-functional Teams to deliver solutions and services to meet enterprise needs

    • Provide Technical thought Leadership related to assigned functional areas

    • Deliver technology solutions using best practices to achieve maximum Team productivity while delivering high quality products

    • Stay abreast of emerging trends, processes, and solutions related to assigned responsibilities

    • Build strong, collaborative relationships and credibility while influencing and driving change across respective Business and Technology Teams

    • Work with Technology and business partners to measure financial benefits and demonstrable business value

    • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • PreferredKnowledge of Lean Management Portfolio (LMP) processes and executing within Scaled Agile (SAFe) is preferred but not required.

    • Advanced knowledge of business/Leadership principals, including planning, organizing, directing, developing, and supervising

    • Advanced knowledge of personnel practices and regulations

    • Advanced knowledge of software development practices, concepts, methodologies, tools and trends

    • Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies

    • Skilled in excellent partnering, negotiation and communication in order to facilitate interactions with business Customers and technology teams

    • Ability to provide tactical leadership for Team(s)

    • Ability to use appropriate motivation and influence techniques to achieve desired Team results

    • Ability to set and manage stakeholder expectations

    • Ability to deliver quality projects on time and within budget

    • Ability to manage projects using the organization's project management methodology

  • Education

    • Required: High School Diploma or GED

    • Required: Required: Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field and/or equivalent formal training

  • Experience

    • Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)

    • Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:

      • A Business and/or Information Technology environment

      • Leading teams and providing work direction

  • Licensing/Certification

    • N/A

  • Physical Abilities

    • Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/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

    • Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information

    • Air travel with frequent overnight stays required

    • Ability to work extended hours as needed

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $166,850 per year to $185,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

As a Senior Manager Technology, 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

 

*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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