Senior Manager - Engineering Authorization Planning & Execution presso United Airlines

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

 

Job overview and responsibilities

 

The Senior Manager Engineering Authorization (EA) Planning & Execution will lead a team responsible for management of United operations fleet projects.  They will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This role owns all aspects of Engineering Authorizations (EA) project execution, from planning and resource allocation to risk management and stakeholder communication and has a key role in collaborating with stakeholders (i.e. Engineering, Supply Chain and Line and Base Planning) to maximize execution efforts.  A keen focus on Process Improvement and Development of Digital Tools / Systems and KPI’s will be required.

• Develop realistic project timelines, monitor progress, and take corrective actions to ensure projects are completed on time with quality and safety at the forefront of decisions made
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address risks proactively to minimize their impact on the projects
• Manage project changes to scope, schedule or budget to keep projects on track
• Identify and resolve problems effectively
• Establish clear project execution objectives, defining scope of work, creating detailed plans, and identifying project milestones
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, Team Members, and Management ensuring satisfactory reporting and operating rhythms
• Define resource (labor / supply chain) requirements against overall fleet projects and work locations to ensure timely and effective project execution
• Engage in AFE approval process for project budget, track cost and ensure projects are completed within allocated budget
• Motivate and lead Project Planning Teams, foster collaboration amongst stakeholders and ensure Team Members are engaged and productive

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