Project Manager III Job at Alaska Air Group (Seatac)

Project Manager III

Alaska Air Group

Location:
United States , Seatac

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

97200.00 - 145800.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Project Manager III is a subject matter expert in project management support for medium company projects at Alaska Airlines. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions in managing projects in accordance with established processes and procedures and provide recommendations to address various groups both within divisions as well as across divisions.

Job Responsibility:

Provides professional support across the Enterprise PMO team
Develops, makes recommendations, and maintains project plans, charters, and schedules that support customer needs
Partners with the sponsor or Sr. PM to create alignment and define the project business objectives, measurable benefits, success criteria, scope, deliverables and constraints impacting project delivery
Monitors project schedule, cost, and progress to ensure projects are completed on time and fulfill the objectives of the project charter
Communicates project status to participants and stakeholders in writing as well as in formal presentations
Able to distill complex ideas into clear, concise communications and customize messages to audience
Creates project scorecards and contributes to executive level reporting
Leads teams in project execution and ensures the project follows established company project management methodologies and standards
Organizes meetings with various work teams to collect and disseminate project information, plan and schedule tasks and resources, generate timelines, and structure a process for consensus and individual commitment for deliverables
Identifies and communicates any unresolved complex problems or possible timeline issues along with recommended actions for correction
Advises sponsor and team on best practices, explores alternatives and guides project and team to success
Independently ensures project methodology, documents and processes are followed
Able to work in any area of Alaska’s business as the need arises (may seek advice from EPMO management or Sr. PM)
Manages relationships with suppliers and vendors for project success
Serves as tactical thought partner for sponsors and team on effective project execution

Requirements:

4 years of experience in project/change management
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree
Demonstrated aptitude to independently manage projects and manage multiple objectives/tasks
Demonstrated ability to positively influence project outcomes using analytical approach and instilling a sense of urgency in the project team to complete work on time
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business and technology groups
Proven success leading project efforts to completion
Ability to identify problems and collaboratively develop alternatives for resolution
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to have:

Demonstrated knowledge to define and develop People Change Management / Business Readiness plans for projects
PMP certification or desire to obtain PMP certification
Experience with MSFT Teams and SharePoint
Experience with Smartsheet, MS Project, MS Teams or other schedule management and collaboration tools

What we offer:

Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Expiration:
January 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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