JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Operations Project Specialist
Department: Operations Solutions
Reports To: Operations Project Manager
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Operations Project Specialist will manage a portfolio of projects through all phases of the project life cycle. As part of the Kalitta Air Operations Team, they will play an integral part in the facilitation of new initiatives and product rollouts. They will interface with business leaders and others to actively lead all aspects of the project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and manage the project, communication, resource plans and processes
- Analyze all management and technical processes to ensure they’re delivered as expected
- Meet regularly with project stakeholders and define project goals and objectives
- Lead budget and resource allocation through all project phases
- Schedule project timelines
- Make estimates for the budget and schedule
- Generate regular reports to update stakeholders and manage projects
- Establish and train teams on processes and strategies
- Research and evaluate new hardware and software technology and help make decisions on the cost-benefit analysis of new purchases
- Coordinate with IT to maintain hardware and software systems as needed
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient at managing time and resources
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to draw up detailed project plans and schedules
- Proven leadership skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Capable of managing crises as and when they arise
- Adept at negotiating internally as well as externally
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and a positive attitude
Must be able to work independently and to carry out duties to completion within parameters of instructions given
Organizational skills
Understanding of a part 121 airline with the emphasis in the Operations Control Center a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Company can provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Functions. The work schedule will be a hybrid schedule and will be implemented at the discretion of the Management team.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**
****Must be authorized to work in the United States **