RDU Airport Authority provides a world-class customer experience for millions of passengers traveling to or through the airport. Our organization honors leadership, integrity, teamwork, excellence and respect. We’re known for innovation, and we need skilled professionals to match our team. Here at RDU, we’ve created a culture that attracts bright, passionate and caring people who sincerely want to do their best for our internal and external partners. Our organization offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment that promotes teamwork, creativity and collaboration. As a team member at RDU, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission, to advance your career trajectory, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.
Does this sound like the challenge that you have been searching for? If so, please consider applying for the Project Manager (PMO) position at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. The Project Manager (PMO) role is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, administering, executing and monitoring projects, programs and initiatives across various functional areas of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. Responsibilities will also include supporting service delivery on behalf of the Project Management Office (PMO), including but not limited to assisting in organization-wide Project Management training, coaching employees in Project Management, and conducting knowledge sharing activities.
At RDU, your career goals guide our efforts. Most importantly, here at RDU, we fly high and help people find freedom. Freedom to land in a place that fits today, and one that fits in the future. Freedom to find clarity in chaos, to lean into transition and achieve growth. Freedom to thrive, on both sides of the equation. RDU provides an opportunity to work with an awesome team, all dedicated to our core values of Learning, Integrity, Team, Excellence, and Respect.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Plans, directs, administers, executes, monitors, manages and closes multiple projects, programs and initiatives across various functional departments, as directed by leadership. This role will not work on projects in only one functional area (e.g., IT) but will work on projects across the entire organization.
Administers the scope, budget, schedule and deliverables for any assigned projects and communicates project status to all stakeholders via email, software programs, conference calls and/or meetings.
Manages contracts, project budget (forecast/actual) and project hours with outside vendors and sub contractors.
Supports Project Management training development, refinement, delivery and maintenance to the organization, on behalf of the PMO.
Proactively advises and coaches functional areas and non PMO staff on the basics of Project Management, as well as RDU's Program and Project Management Policy and Procedure.
Provides multifaceted Project Management assistance to other Project Managers in order to increase the likelihood of successful project or program outcomes.
Supports PMO efforts to develop and refine Project Management tools, templates, techniques, resources, and knowledge sharing methods.
Performs related work as required.
Functions as a liaison between management, staff, stakeholders, tenants, business partners and outside vendors.
Provides various Project Management services across the Authority to ensure project success from project initiation to successful deployment.
Works with business stakeholders and/or functional areas to manage and report on assigned activities throughout the project lifecycles. Keeps functional areas and leadership apprised of statuses of projects.
Ensures the communication of changes, enhancements, and modifications of requirements are properly documented – ensures issues and solutions are understood by all stakeholders.
Applies lessons learned and best practices from completed projects to support continuous improvement and change management.
Leads regular project and/or cross-functional team meetings and ensure information is shared appropriately with leadership team.
Performs related work as required.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
In addition to possessing solid project management skills and experience, our ideal candidate for the Project Manager role will have the capacity to work up and down the organizational chart across various departments within the organization and while offering guidance and standards in the execution of projects.
Knowledge of:
Project Management best practices, tools, techniques, approaches and methods.
Program and Project Portfolio Management.
Project budget management tools and spreadsheets.
Procurement, contracts and invoice management processes.
Report writing and project analytics
Skill in:
Project and Program planning and execution on projects across a variety of discipline areas.
Project and Program Management tools and techniques.
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
Leadership, teamwork, facilitation and meeting administration/control.
Negotiation, conflict resolution, persuasion and compromise.
Serving as a liaison to facilitate effective communication between the customer, contractor(s), sponsor, task leaders, project team members and stakeholders.
Collaborating with functional managers and other Project Managers to ensure all required data for making decisions and for completing required reports is complete and available.
Translating forecasts, analyses, best practices and project team feedback into recommendations and deliverables.
Contract management and contract administration
Ability to:
Provide Project Management leadership on large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects and programs which have significant impact to the Airport’s strategy.
Work effectively in a team environment and as a team leader
Collaborate in dealings with employees at all levels of the organization, including at the executive level.
Advise and coach functional staff in the areas of project planning, scheduling, tracking, communicating, stakeholder management and cost tracking.
Translate strategic ideas and concepts to a broad audience in ways that can be easily understood and acted upon.
Provide specific Project Management training across the organization on behalf of the PMO, in order to help improve the Project Management maturity level of all staff.
Interpret broad management direction in the daily implementation of projects.
Be willing to learn and apply new concepts.
Have a strong sense of urgency and a high degree of initiative.
Be detailed-oriented, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Apply the highest standards of ethics, integrity and respect.
Hiring Range:
$78,123.85 - $110,027.85
RDU Benefits:
At RDU, you’re not just a blip on the radar. We appreciate you and care about your health, happiness and future. Here’s a snapshot of our awesome benefits!
Work-Life Harmony
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Holiday Options
Health and Wellness
Comprehensive Wellness Program
On-site Fitness Classes & Employee Fitness Center Access
Health Savings Account (HSA) – with matching employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts – medical and dependent care options
Opportunities for employer paid or discounted insurance plans
Financial Wellness
Tuition assistance and career development
Shift Differential pay
401(k) plan, Traditional and Roth options – with matching employer contributions
457(b) plan, Traditional and Roth options
NC Pension Retirement Pan
Employee Discounts – cell phone service plans, RDU Airport Terminal stores and restaurants
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Positions in this class typically require manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Experience
Preferred
5 - 10 years: As a Project Manager
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Public Policy or related field
Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field
Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
Project Mgmt Professional
Skills
Preferred
Critical Thinking
Negotiating
Time Management
Planning & Organization
Leadership
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Behaviors
Preferred
Active Listener: Listen effectively and understand the topic at hand
Collaborative: Supports organization and team goals
Knowledgable: Understands job and complies with policies and procedures
Results Driven: Utilizes all available resources effectively in delivering desired results
Respectful: Treats everyone with honesty and dignity
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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)
