Initiatives Lead, Airport Operations

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our 'ohanaand be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving ourkama'āinaand introducing our islands to the world!
Position Summary
The Lead, Airport Operations Initiatives is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of initiatives across AO. This position will coordinate and manage multiple projects to ensure completion on time and within budget. The Initiatives Lead, Airport Operations reports to the Sr. Director, Airport Operations Policies & Procedures.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepares business plan and project requirements for assigned initiatives
• Coordinates projects, including but not limited to: INFORM Manpower Management tool, HUB manager tool, HNL lobby redesign, HNL ramp breakroom, baggage tracking, Mauka concourse planning, new fleet integration, and other improvements
• Ensures assigned projects are completed on schedule and at budget
• Participates on cross functional teams to execute plans and initiatives; coordinates work with various governing bodies and key stakeholders
• Manages schedule, cost, benefits tracking, technical aspects, and customer impact for assigned initiatives
• Prepares reports and associated communication for Airport Operations Leadership team and present updates on a periodic basis
• Interfaces with vendors on behalf of Hawaiian Airlines
• Invests in professional development
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. In lieu of bachelor's degree, seven years of management experience (project, program, or operations management)
• Three years of management experience (project, program, or operations management)
• Successful track record of managing projects and/or new processes from development through implementation
• Strong project management skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation

**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Preferred Qualifications

• Continuous Improvement certification or training preferred

About Hawaiian Airlines
Now in its 94th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai'i's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawai'i and 15 U.S. gateway cities - more than any other airline - as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai'i. In 2022, the carrier topped Travel + Leisure's 2022 World's Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline and was named Hawai'i's best employer by Forbes. Hawaiian® led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)