Planning Consultant at Southwest Airlines

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

115300.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Business Case Development, Communication Plans, Process Mapping, Team Facilitation, Analytical Skills, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, Research, Collaboration, Change Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Requirement Gathering, Problem Solving, Presentation Development, Data Analysis

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Department: Southwest Business 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: As a Planning Consultant for the Southwest Business Portfolio, you'll lead project management for key programs and initiatives, ensuring work is organized, executed, and delivered on time. You'll partner with Sr. Directors on strategy and long‑range planning, build multi‑year roadmaps, identify new opportunities, and develop business cases that support thoughtful decision‑making. You’ll conduct research on industry trends to help shape the Southwest Business project pipeline and present insights that guide Leadership action. You’ll also drive requirement gathering, process mapping, and digital solution concepting to improve the Southwest Business indirect experience. Working closely with Southwest Business Technology Teams, you’ll help prioritize work for upcoming PIs and translate Customer needs into clear, actionable requirements with an understanding of Customer priorities and challenges. Additional Details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities Maintain positive relationships with all internal and external Customers to ensure that all Southwest Business planning activities are adequately informed and are performed in a collaborative manner Perform ad hoc research and analysis on Southwest Business potential project pipeline and portfolio to assist with driving decisions when necessary Perform and maintain any standard reporting as needed Perform project oversight to ensure that Team work is planned, executed, and reported on in a timely manner with high quality Collaborate with Leaders/counterparts throughout the Department Initiate, review, and execute project plans and associated project management activities Facilitate requirement gathering and process mapping to drive clear scope and capabilities Influence project Teams and their Stakeholders to stay on track and on budget Support change leadership and continuous improvement activities Connect information and thoughts into patterns by listening, learning, and researching May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of strategic and financial analysis Ability to have proven analytical and quantitative skills Ability to assume a high level of responsibility and provide direction in a Team-oriented environment Ability to properly manage highly sensitive and confidential information Ability to contend with the range and complexity of large departmental/business problems Ability to plan and drive complex projects and moderately complex programs to completion Ability to partner and work effectively with managers and Directors to develop and implement departmental plans Ability to have strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex issues in a structured and concise manner Education Required - High School Diploma or GED Experience Required: Advanced-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in: Project management including business case development, communication plans, process mapping and team facilitation Identifying project risks and potential solutions Understanding financial or analytical analysis Communicating and influencing peers and project team Stakeholders Preferred: Experience developing well-written presentations and roadmaps Preferred: Prior experience working in the travel/airline industry Preferred: Experience analyzing project data and preparing reports on outcomes 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 $103,750 per year to $115,300 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are 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) • Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** • Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) • Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. • Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits *Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. **401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply. Job Posting End Date 02/08/2026

Responsibilities

The Planning Consultant will lead project management for key programs and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and delivery. They will also conduct research on industry trends and collaborate with various teams to improve the Southwest Business indirect experience.