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• This job is a member of the Airline Operations Technology organization within the Technology Division. The Sr. Manager will lead the Cargo Technology organization that handles all aspects of American Airlines Cargo business unit.
• This position will create an environment where teams leverage Agile and DevOps methodologies to deliver platform application solutions on time, with high quality, and that meet customer expectations. This leader will foster an environment conducive to becoming more nimble with emphasis on creating a culture of continuous learning, and career development.

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 systems vision, direction, priorities, and technology roadmaps while ensuring clear communication and progress toward targets.
• Ensures consistent application of agile project management, business analysis, and quality assurance practices, using software development best practices to maintain quality while meeting deadlines.
• Removes roadblocks, builds strong cross‑enterprise relationships, communicates effectively at all leadership levels, and enforces technology standards across teams.
• Drives continuous improvement of development processes and optimizes how applications support business operations, while leading adoption and migration of new and emerging technologies.
• Oversees resource estimation, allocation, and delivery to ensure initiatives meet business needs; manages and tracks project and program schedules and budgets in partnership with controllers.
• Maintains strong problem‑solving, multitasking, coordination, and scheduling discipline to ensure visibility, predictability, and alignment with goals.
• Develops, mentors, and motivates a high‑performing team of technologists including project managers, business analysts, QA professionals, and developers.
• Manages production support and off‑hours operational needs, including communication and issue resolution, and works extended hours or travels as required.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 10 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience designing, developing and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments
• 7 years of experience overseeing large technology projects from inception to implementation in an enterprise environment
• 5 years of experience delivering SDLC solutions using ITIL / Agile / XP, or similar methodologies

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Airline industry experience, including business processes and supporting technology

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Strong leadership experience in attracting, developing, motivating, and transforming technical teams across varying skill levels, regions, and high‑stress environments to meet deliverables and overcome obstacles.
• Proven collaborator with the ability to build strong relationships across IT and Business, drive consensus across multiple teams and domains, and manage conflicting priorities in fast‑paced, mission‑critical operations.
• Extensive background delivering both third‑party SaaS and custom‑built technology solutions, supported by a balanced focus on IT hygiene including EOSL, patching, DR compliance, and technical debt management.
• Demonstrated success leading, supporting, and delivering mission‑critical projects, migrations, and real‑time, non‑stop operational environments requiring urgency, adaptability, and best‑practice execution.
• Deep understanding of the full SDLC using agile, lean, and waterfall methodologies, with strong technical proficiency in object‑oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Experienced in Agile project management tools and DevOps practices including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
• Skilled in vendor and contract oversight including requirements gathering, reviews, approvals, and managing statements of work with vendor partners, vendor management, and legal.
• Strong financial and operational management capability with a proven ability to juggle multiple simultaneous projects and workstreams while making sound strategic decisions in dynamic environments.

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 provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.