Senior Project Manager-Airline Operations-Contract

Company Description

Sia Partners is a next-generation consulting firm focused on delivering superior value and tangible results to its clients as they navigate the digital revolution. Our global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients’ businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy, and Data Science.

Job Description

One of our premier clients is in need of a Sr. Project Manager with experience in Airline Operations, specifically in working with Crew Workforce Planning and Crew Planning Modules. The ideal candidate will also have excellent Change Management expertise.

Location: Denver, CO - Onsite as needed

W2 Compensation Range: This role will compensate between $100/HR and $120/HR depending upon years of experience, education, and relevant certifications. 

Project Length: 6 Months Plus

Responsibilities:

• Manage workstreams to build the technology, drive changes to crew behavior
• Collaborate with workstream leads and additional project managers supporting various workstreams
• Drive execution and governance activities to ensure a successful project launch and rapid adoption of the new Crew Planning Modules
• Partner closely with subject matter experts and operationally focused teams to understand and improve operational reliability 
• Follow the PMO’s methodology and leverage the associated tools and template.
• Create and manage the following deliverables: Project Workplans, Project Risks and Issues Log, Weekly Status Report / Dashboards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related fields.
• 10+ years direct work experience in a project management capacity within a PMO
• Must have experience in Airline Operations, specifically in working with Crew Workforce Planning and Crew Planning Modules, and/or an intimate knowledge of Crew Planning processes and workflows
• Executive facing experience and ability to build relationships is required
• PMP Certification a plus but not required.
• Experience in both waterfall and agile System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, techniques, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of project management software and collaboration tools, such as MS Project and SharePoint.
• Strong collaboration, facilitation, influencing skills with the ability to build consensus
• Demonstrated experience instituting & adapting project management principles tools and disciplines
• Excellent interpersonal skills – written and oral; ability to lead
• Change management experience desirable
• Ability to be organized and multi-task; to establish and follow priorities
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders

Additional Information

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who require/will require sponsorship for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status). Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for work authorization.  

Hybrid Workplace Policy 

Sia Partners maintains its hybrid workplace arrangements and provides a flexible workplace environment that is driven by client and business/market needs. At this time, in person requirements are issued by departments (Business Unit/Business Line) and vary by office location. Consultants are expected to have the ability to be flexible with work location depending on business needs and live within a reasonable distance to the office. 

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

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