Airport Manager (Public Safety and Security - Program Manager)

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to act as an Airport Manager/Program Manager for the Public Safety and Security Division.

The Airport Manager is an integral part of the airport management team. This individual will work on complex, multifaceted projects from inception to completion to include the management and coordination of projects within the Public Safety and Security division. The role will include organizing, administering, and monitoring of one or more projects. The project management work will involve design, plan, review, regulatory compliance, and working with multiple work groups to accomplish the projects. This role will provide leadership, program direction, and long range and short-term planning for the program areas, to include policy development, performance criteria and managing budget and resources.

This role will include developing project plans, defining project goals and objectives, specifying tasks, how goals will be achieved and what additional resources might be needed, and associating budgets and timelines for completion. It will also include implementing the project plan along with careful controls to stay on the critical path.

Strong understanding of CFR 1542 is a requirement and understanding how to work with Federal Stakeholders and ensuring the Airport Security Program

Currently this role will be an individual contributor but may supervise employees by position.

Additionally, this person will provide support to the Assistant General Manager and Directors for Public Safety and Security. Duties include but are not limited to, reviewing, and monitoring construction plans and attending construction meetings, working with Project Managers and Construction Managers, and monitoring construction to ensure safe and efficient construction activities - minimizing the negative impact to the traveling public and airport stakeholders.

Supervision Received

Normally receives guidance regarding overall mission, short-term and mid-term objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc. but is free to set work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. Typically, this position works closely with their perspective team and report to direct reports frequently.

Matrix manages and/or coordinates the work of consultants/contractors and other employees who are assigned to specific projects.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University or College in Aviation Management, Airport Management, or a closely related field. Other degree programs will be considered if the minimum experience requirement is met.

Three (3) years of professional project management experience in the related occupational group including planning, managing, and scheduling projects and preparing and reviewing contract documents.

One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

Must be able to pass security and background checks for SIDA and CBP clearances. Experience working with SagesGov, PMWeb, Citiri, and Oracle procurement process and applications.

Preferred Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

AAAE CM, AAE, ACE, designation, or Advanced degree preferred.

Project Management Institute - PMP and Agile certifications

Closing Date/Time: 2024-09-28

College Park, Georgia United States View Map