Project Specialist – Southwest Flight Attendant Jobs 2023


Website Southwest Airlines

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing smaller, lower complexity projects or specific deliverables on larger initiatives. Provide facilitation, support and coordination for projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with team to breakdown work into smaller components or features and to identify critical path
  • Manage risk, action, issues and decisions log
  • Work with development teams to ensure work is completed as planned. Follow analytical methods for task execution/tracking and budget/timeline tracking
  • Drive testing and acceptance of project results for smaller projects
  • Define simple project plans/roadmaps and execute tasks defined in project plan to achieve project goals using standard project management methodologies and practices
  • Partner, communicate, and build relationships to gather Customer and business requirements and communicate effectively with Project Team and support groups
  • Analyze impact of problems and facilitate resolution, and escalate to Leadership as needed
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
  • Complete assigned and project tasks with minimal direction
  • Prepare presentations & agendas, schedule meetings and record minutes for Project meetings
  • Assess project needs continually and resources to complete projects on time and within budget

Required Education & Experience:

  • Ability to facilitate discussions to drive team and business customers toward decisions
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Knowledge of the impact a specific application has on operational and business functions
  • Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Knowledge of the interplay between technology applications and systems infrastructure
  • Knowledge of Agile development practices and ceremonies
  • Skilled in active listening, presenting, and facilitating team and stakeholder meetings
  • Skilled in strong Customer Service and Team orientation
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure and accurately assess problem situations along with working effectively in a fast paced, collaborative, Team based environment
  • Required: Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in project management
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks by scheduled completion date
  • Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to demonstrate emerging Leadership skills to give direction to outside Contractors and maintain positive relationships with internal Customers
  • Proficient knowledge of project processes, problem management tools and procedures
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
  • Must be at least 18 years of age