Senior Manager - Portfolio Strategy and Planning

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Description

United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented 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.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The Senior Manager - Portfolio Strategy and Planning will be instrumental in guiding the department's future through Agile transformation. As a people leader of portfolio managers and scrum masters, you and your team will establish best-in-class operating models for our organization. Your key responsibilities include establishing Agile practices, managing strategic planning cycles, identifying growth opportunities, and aligning initiatives with long-term impact goals. You will also be responsible for developing financial forecasts, evaluating strategic investments, defining success metrics, and leading Agile transformation.

Strategic Planning and Prioritization

Manage quarterly and annual strategic planning and prioritization cycles to align with long-term impact goals.

Identify opportunities for growth, product development, and market expansion.

Financial Forecasting and Budget Management

Develop and maintain financial forecasts and budgets.

Support the evaluation of strategic initiatives and investment opportunities through business case development and financial modeling.

Metrics and Analysis

Define and assess metrics to measure the success of strategies.

Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate market trends and the viability of strategic initiatives.

Partnership and Collaboration

Build and maintain trusting partnerships in Technical Operations, Security, Enterprise teams, and the broader Digital Technology teams at United Airlines.

Ensure key initiatives are adequately funded and resourced.

Continuously communicate our goals, strategies, and plans to leaders, peers, and functional partners.

Represent the DT Tech Ops team in cross-functional IT / Digital portfolio planning.

Represent the Ancillary Platforms team in cross-functional IT / Digital portfolio planning.

Communication and Leadership

Communicate goals, strategies, and plans to Digital Transformation (DT) leadership and business partners.

Lead process improvements, identify best practices, and foster human capital development in support of our strategy.

Monitor strategy effectiveness and implement necessary adjustments.

Act as the representative for the Digital Technology Operations team in cross-functional IT / Digital portfolio planning.

Team Leadership and Management

Lead and manage a team of strategy professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Provide mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities to team members.

Ensure the team is aligned with company goals and strategies, and that individual contributions are recognized.

Manage team workload and delegate responsibilities to ensure efficient operation and project delivery.

Qualifications

What's Needed to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

7+ years of related work experience

5 years of management experience in a related role, including prior experience in Financial Analysis

Direct experience in leading organizations involved in the planning and execution of several concurrent, cross-functional projects

Outstanding communication, analytical, and teamwork skills; ability to craft narratives based on data to connect with executive-level audience

Strong business acumen with analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to take complex and ambiguous problems and develop clear, structured thinking using a data- and hypothesis-first approach

Agile mindset and ability to drive projects independently from strategy to execution

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

3+ years of coaching large-scale organizational Agile transformation

Experience working with ERP implementation

Experience using Jira, ADO, GitHub

Experience using Confluence, Wikis

The base pay range for this role is $124,735.00 to $162,388.00.

The base salary range / hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, 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.

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

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.