Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

The Project Manager/ Sr Manager, Cargo is part of the Cargo Division. As a member of the Cargo Strategy team, this individual will play a critical role in defining and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for end-to-end cargo processes. This is a high-impact position that requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What you'll do

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.

• Lead cross-functional projects that enhance cargo operations, from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, risk mitigation strategies, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, compliance, IT, sales) and external partners to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement scalable, compliant, and customer-focused solutions across the global cargo network.
• Monitor operational performance and regulatory compliance, using data-driven insights to recommend and implement improvements.
• Serve as a liaison between business units and leadership, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and outcomes.
• Create and deliver executive-level presentations that communicate project value, progress, and impact.
• Support change management efforts, including training, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• 3+ years of experience in project management, operations, or process improvement, preferably in transportation, logistics, or air cargo.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed, including to international destinations

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related discipline).
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification.
• Experience working in or with airline cargo operations or freight forwarding.
• Familiarity with IATA, TSA, CBP, and other regulatory bodies governing air cargo.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to drive insights and reporting.

 

What you'll get

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

Feel free to be yourself at American

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.

Job Tags

Remote job, Flexible hours,

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