Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Information Technology Team, within the Business Analytics Division.
• This position will create an environment where Agile software development team(s) can deliver product-based application solutions on time, with high quality, and that meet customer expectations utilizing Agile methodologies. This leader will foster an environment conducive to innovation, process maturity, continuous learning, and career development.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Collaborates with Business and IT leadership to define and communicate the organization's vision, direction, and work priorities, driving progress towards Data Governance initiatives at American.
• Provides technical, functional, and project supervision to the Data Governance Engineering team.
• Works with Enterprise Architects to introduce and integrate Data Governance frameworks, tools, and engineering practices into the organization.
• Directly supervises the Data Governance Engineering team, including hiring, work allocation, scheduling, training, professional development, problem resolution, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
• Creates an environment where teams are self-governing and accountable for their performance and delivery commitments.
• Promotes continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Removes roadblocks, cultivates relationships, and effectively communicates across the enterprise at various leadership levels.
• Manages and tracks engineering project/program schedules and budgets with controllers, as appropriate.
• Leads the adoption and implementation of new and emerging Data Governance and Engineering Technologies.
• Develops and mentors a high-performing team with diverse skills and experiences.
• Maintains an effective approach to problem-solving, multi-tasking, coordinating, and scheduling.
• Upholds Data Governance and Engineering standards to ensure visibility and reliability.
• Manages Data Governance Engineering and Platform issues and off-hours support, communication, and coordination as needed.
• Occasionally works extended hours based on project and operational needs.
• Travels, as required.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Information Systems, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5 years of experience participating in delivery of solutions using Agile or similar methodology
• 5 years of leadership experience in any capacity within the organization

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Airline industry experience, including business process and supporting technology

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Understanding or experience in Programming using SQL, Python etc.
• Experience on Data Governance capabilities and delivering solutions for large scale Enterprises
• Experience on Data analytics and engineering methods to provide real-time analytic solutions to solve business needs
• Knowledge of public cloud technologies and Data Engineering/Analytical platforms
• Experience in managing, supporting, and delivering ‘mission-critical’ projects/migrations
• Experience working with Agile project management methodologies and tools
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects/work streams and demands efficiently
• Experience in leading a team of individuals with various levels of skills and experience in potentially high stress and challenging situations
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments
• Experience managing financial budgets a plus

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs