Mgr Schedule Design

Department:

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

Model the Southwest Way to:

• Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding the production of future schedules
• Make presentations to various internal and external partners and functions on Schedule Design
• Manage the development of weekend capacity and provided compelling recommendations for Design
• Create relevant KPIs and aligning performance reporting with Leaders across Network Planning and other impacted organizations
• Responsible for effectively teaming with Leaders across the organization for effective integration of commercial and operational requirements and representing the Department with integrated teams
• Responsible for providing quality recommendations and communication for the investment of available aircraft resources
• Develop an effective Schedule Review process with both Capacity Planning and Schedule Development, ensuring goals and objectives were met in the schedule creation process
• Plan needed requirements beyond the current base schedule and communicate potential concerns to Network Planning Sr. Leadership
• Support the Network Initiatives Team, within Network Planning, in tool creation by acting as the Business Owner of the project
• Responsible for governance of commercial planning and schedule development goals to ensure design requirements are met and current
• Promote innovation and advancement of aircraft schedule design principles through analytics as well as recommending advancements in tooling capabilities
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of how schedule designs align with company objectives
• Knowledge of the process for gathering business requirements for a technology implementation project
• Knowledge of how to translate business needs into releases that strategically deliver business value
• Knowledge of how to read market landscape and implement best practices to remain competitive
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and change
• Ability to assume a high level of responsibility and to provide direction in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
• Ability to digest detailed data and summarize relevant information for the appropriate stakeholder
• Ability to translate business process into technology strategy and drive innovation that builds capabilities
• Ability to lead discussions with stakeholders from multiple backgrounds who have conflicting priorities

• Education
  • Required: High school diploma or GED

• Experience
  • Preferred: Experience in SkySuite and SPN
  • Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
  • Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
    • Commercial and Operational performance metrics and targets
    • Airline industry knowledge, including an understanding of competitors operational and commercial tactics and recent performance
    • Aviation networks, including primary focus cities, network design strategies, knowledge in route planning, scheduling and financial KPIs
    • Aircraft schedule design principles
    • Preferred: Tableau, Excel, PowerPoint experience

• Licensing/Certification
  • N/A

• Physical Abilities
  • Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

• Other Qualifications
  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary from $124,550 - $138,400 per year * depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunitiesare available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits you'll love:

* Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

* Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck**

* Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit***

* Explore more Benefits you'll love:

*Pay amount doesn't guarantee employment for any particular period of time

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

*401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

**ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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