Associate Project Manager

There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing – in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world? Get your hard hat ready. We're not just renovating the travel experience – we're renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide. Key Responsibilities: The Associate Project Manager, will play a crucial role in managing their projects as well as supporting the Planning and Development Director and the Business Service Team in effectively managing project portfolios, labor resources, reviewing invoices, change orders, contracts, and more. Pays meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams will contribute to the successful execution of projects and the overall growth of our organization. Project Management Take ownership of assigned projects, ensuring their successful execution from initiation to completion Develop and maintain project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation Support the evaluation of project proposals, feasibility studies, and business cases to determine project viability Project Portfolio Management Assist in maintaining and updating the project portfolio, including tracking project progress, deadlines, and deliverables Collaborate with the team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget Resource Allocation Support the Planning and Development Director in managing labor resources for various projects Assist in coordinating team assignments, tracking availability, and optimizing resource allocation to ensure efficient project execution Financial Management Review and analyze invoices, change orders, and contracts to ensure accuracy and adherence to project budgets Collaborate with the Finance Department to resolve any discrepancies and facilitate timely payment processing Ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements Identify and communicate any potential risks or issues Financial Coordination Collaborate closely with the finance team to manage project funding, budget request, and forecasts Track capital/operating costs and spend and provide regular updates to finance and leadership Documentation and Reporting Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, project forecasts, and status reports Generate reports and presentation decks on project progress, key metrics, and resource utilization for management review and decision-making Stakeholder Communication Facilitate effective communication with internal teams, clients, vendors, and contractors Assist in organizing and coordinating project meetings, workshops, and presentations Risk Management Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the project team Monitor and report on risk status, ensuring proactive measures are in place to minimize project disruptions Quality Assurance Support quality control efforts by participating in project reviews and ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures Continuous Improvement Contribute to the enhancement of project management processes and methodologies Find opportunities for streamlining workflows, optimizing resource utilization, and improving overall project efficiency

United Airlines is a global airline that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees. The company has a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where it works, lives and flies, and can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. United is growing and will hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline in the years ahead.