Senior Analyst - Engineering Authorization (EA) Project Management

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The Senior Analyst- EA Project Management is responsible for oversight of all Supply Chain activities as it relates to Engineering Authorization (EA) projects. This position leads the end-to-end project management for a subset of prioritized EA projects, ensuring processes and timelines are met as required along the project lifespan. This position will coordinate closely with counterparts both inside and outside of the Supply Chain organization including, but not limited to, Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Base Material Coordination, Procurement, and Vendor Management. It will be required to organize and report out on project statuses to leadership as required. Effective execution in this role is critical to achieving Technical Operations goal of leading all EA projects on-time and on-budget.

• Daily management of subset prioritized EA projects
• Resolve current status, evaluate opportunities to advance project timelines, review potential project obstacles, and develop and implement solutions
• Collaborate with other work groups to ensure project deliverables that are impactful to Supply Chain are met in a timely manner
• Develop and enact contingency plans to mitigate potential risks to Supply Chain timelines
• Advance to leadership as required to ensure project timelines are handled and met
• Development of Supply Chain activity timelines for individual projects within portfolio to ensure completeness within overall project timeline
• Organize and report out to leadership on project statuses within their portfolio of projects- on-/off-track reporting, as well as detail and mitigation plans on items of concern

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

• Bachelor Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or comparable experience
• Minimum 2-5 years experience in fields of the Supply Chain, Airline or Manufacturing Industry
• Understanding of Supply Chain Planning and Management
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Self Motivated and engrained Continuous Improvement experience
• Strong people skills and ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Ability to generate consensus among disparate viewpoints
• Experience in project leading a number of large project with varying prioritization and completion dates
• Ability to find creative ways to reduce operational costs
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle workload accordingly through task prioritization
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-starter with high degree of initiative and ability to complete deadlines
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle conflicting priorities
• Analytical approach to problem solving, with attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Ability to influence others outside area of direct responsibility
• 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 a crucial function of the position

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