I. Position Summary:
Plans, coordinates, and leads a portfolio of projects between Information Technology (IT) and assigned business units. With the guidance of a Project Manager (who maintains overall accountability for the projects), actively leads all aspects of the projects from start to finish, including project team definition, project planning, documentation, vendor selection contract management, product purchasing, full project execution, tracking, reporting, rollout, interfaces with Training and other groups, and formalized project closure.
II. Essential Functions:
Project Lead - Specific Functions
? Works with the guidance of a Project Manager to gain real world experience in project management by leading full IT projects and forges strong collaborative relationships with business departments. Actively leads all aspects of a manageable portfolio of projects from start to finish, including project team definition, resource allocation decisions with Managers of each IT discipline, stakeholder interfaces, project planning, functional and technical documentation, vendor selection and vendor contract management, product purchasing, full project execution, tracking, reporting, rollout, interface with Training and other groups, and formalized project closure
? Leads both software development and infrastructure projects with equal facility
? Interfaces with JetBlue business departments as first point of contact for all projects assigned as part of the portfolio of projects
? Defines project team for each project assigned in the portfolio, establishing leads for each appropriate IT discipline and business function involved in the project
? Coordinates with all project team Crewmembers to ensure project needs are clearly understood and supportable
? Guides business units in defining new IT projects, documents the business need for the project, and prepares the project for evaluation in the project prioritization process
? Enables business units by defining high-priority projects which support JetBlue's business objectives, and leverages the technologies and systems composing IT's technology vision
? Identifies and removes or mitigates obstacles and risks to the project
Lead Level - Core Functions
? Assists Crewmembers in prioritizing new development projects, enhancement projects for existing systems, and systems maintenance projects
? Interfaces with IT Station Crewmembers for projects in BlueCities (i.e. gate move, ticket counter move, new ramp office)
? Works closely with project teams, vendors and other groups to coordinate plans and activities
? Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change
? Provides guidance and assesses requirements for additional services and promotes use of IT services, where appropriate
? Makes recommendations regarding scope, timeline or budget changes/improvements
? Leads a portfolio of multiple projects simultaneously, potentially across multiple business units
? Enables project team Crewmembers to excel
III. Minimum Qualifications:
? Bachelor's Degree in related discipline with specialized leadership training and/or demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities through previous experience and education
? Awareness of, and preferably some experience with, industry standards in project management and development methodologies (PMBOK, MSF, SEI, Agile Methods, RUP, etc.)
? Previous experience with or exposure to project management processes (by participation on project teams and/or mentorship from Project Managers)
? Regular attendance and punctuality
? Organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Fun and Passion
? Well groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
? Pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
? Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
? When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Project Lead - Specific Competencies
? Exposure to/awareness of the Project Management Institute's PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)
Lead Level - Core Competencies
? Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including O To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here
Wednesday, September 06, 2006