Real Estate Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal resources to collect and synthesize information in support of demand intake and project approvals.

• Act as liaison between internal Customers (i.e. Ground Ops, Tech Ops, Network Planning) and Real Estate resources regarding business case development, funding request submissions, financial analysis submissions, and project close-out processes

• Assist with the capture, development and implementation of the Corporate Facilities investment spending plan

• Thinks strategically, and recommends project evaluation and funding decisions for project requests based on short- and long-term considerations

• Actively ensure overall health of the Governance program; and pursue ways to enhance and refine governance processes to create better program efficiency and effectiveness

• Develop and distribute reporting to inform up to Executive Leadership and other key stakeholders on key activities across the Governance program

• Communicate updates about Governance activities to various levels of Leadership and partner stakeholders through presentations and reporting

• Provide organization and structure to governance processes, ensuring alignment with other Real Estate planning activities

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of corporate investment policies, procedures, and funding controls

• Knowledge of business case development

• Knowledge of construction and airport/airline operations (Helpful)

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office products - strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency required

• Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the business

• Skilled in verbal and written communication

• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to drive to a desired outcome

• Ability to organize and direct program activities and meet deadlines with little supervision

• Ability to continuously rethink and reevaluate program elements to improve efficiency, quality, alignment, and productivity

• Ability to learn, apply, and navigate new and existing technology applications to solve business problems

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Preferred: Knowledge of business financials and annual budgeting processes 

• Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

  • Business case development

  • Organizing complex processes with large amounts of information

  • Developing and distributing reports

  • Analytical problem solving

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space workstation/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 $92,950 per year to $103,300 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)  
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck***
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit****
• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time
**Competitive market salary from $92,950 per year to $103,300 per year is the starting salary range. Salaries may increase over time based on performance and market movement.
***401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits 
****ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.