Senior Manager - Operations Efficiency & Analytics (Hybrid) at United Airlines

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

166492.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Optimization Methods, Data Governance, ETL Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Project Planning, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Statistical Analysis, Database Solutions, Safety Management Systems, Operational Reliability, Flight Operations, Performance Metrics

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. Description Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training — our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together. Job overview and responsibilities This individual manages the portfolio of efficiency and operational reliability projects in work across the Flight Operations Division. This Senior Manager leads and develops a multinational team of analysts and data scientists responsible for delivering detailed statistical data analysis, data visualizations, and actionable reporting of operational reliability, efficiency, productivity, safety, training, and performance. Understands key flight operations business drivers while leading projects impacting the flight operations and key business stakeholders. Identifiable reports are used to improve decision-making, reliability and efficiency in areas of business, safety, training, operations, and maintenance affecting flight operations. Collaborates with Digital Technology and adjacent Operational teams to analyze, track, and predict areas of performance while providing visibility through data and visualizations of the progress across a range of initiatives Coordinates with stakeholders in United’s Safety Management System (SMS) to integrate performance and safety-related initiatives with real-time data analytics Ensure that Flight Operations reporting tools and reports are updated and maintained to allow the Air Operations Team and Flight Operations Leadership team the ability to reliably and effectively evaluate the operational integrity of the division. Attracts, leads, and develops a team of subject matter experts in maintaining complex analytics, project planning, and execution, and creating database and programmatic solutions for fuel efficiency and operational reliability problems. Leads and prioritizes work to deliver high-value strategic projects for Flight Operations, while maintaining data accuracy (single source of truth), timeliness, and reliability in high-stakes decision contexts. Foster close working relationships with cross-divisional Analytics teams in pursuit of higher efficiency and reliability levels. Up to 25% travel to domestic or international United Airlines locations. Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, or another quantitative field (i.e. mathematics, statistics, economics, etc.) 6+ years of experience in analytics and data science Ability to study/understand Flight Operations business needs, then design a data/technology solutions that connect business processes, Safety Management Systems obligations, and performance objectives with quantifiable outcomes Advanced knowledge of data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and BI platforms. Understanding and competency with data governance and data quality management. Demonstrated proficiency with predictive modeling and optimization methods to include regression models, time-series forecasting, Monte Carlo, and linear programming. Experience with Data Visualization development using one or more of the reporting tools (i.e. Spotfire, Tableau, Python, HTML, Javascript, Power Automate, Spark Node, etc.) for queries, procedures, dashboards and final formatted reporting in an email format. Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work and lead across multiple teams and divisions Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications): Master’s degree or 6 years of relevant work experience 9 + years of experience in analytics and data science Experience maintaining complex analytics, project planning and execution, and creating database and programmatic solutions to fuel efficiency and reliability problems Palantir or Tibco Certifications Previous airline experience Ability to effectively communicate with executive-level leadership The base pay range for this role is $127,870.00 to $166,492.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges. United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager leads a multinational team responsible for delivering detailed statistical data analysis and actionable reporting related to operational reliability and efficiency. This role involves collaborating with various teams to improve decision-making and maintain reporting tools for the Flight Operations Division.