United Airlines

Project Manager – HR (Hybrid)

22 October 2025
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£99750 - £129924 / year

Job Description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next.

Let’s define tomorrow, together. DescriptionAt United, we offer more than jobs, we build careers. Our HR team is passionate about growing a workplace where everyone can thrive. We empower our team members to pursue unique career paths, promote a culture where all employees feel empowered to a make a measurable difference in our success, and value the achievements and advancement of our organization.

Join our team and chart your own uniquely United career journey!Job overview and responsibilitiesThe Project Manager role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of large-scale projects or programs, from project initiation through planning, execution, closing, monitoring/controlling, and change management.

In many cases this role will be asked to take on additional responsibilities outside of project management within each project or program and therefore should not expect to be a task manager, but a true project leader. This role will also be responsible for mentoring and coaching Subject Matter Experts in building effective Project Management functional capabilities across the division. Project Management:Utilizes comprehensive project management methodology and processes to manage projects related to HR programsWorks with project business lead to map out project charter, comprehensive plan, resources requirements, risks and expected outcomes.

Builds and tracks project ROI and key success measuresApplies knowledge and data to resolve process issues/problemsHelps to identify and effectively engage project resources as neededInfluences and communicates with stakeholders to ensure that projects meet the established objectivesEnsures project delivery on time, on budget and the outcomes successfully achieve the goalSolicits and analyzes feedback to identify and implement lessons learned Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated, reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan, and may facilitate customer acceptance Communicates to all effectively and in a timely manner with key stakeholders Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, and perform any required corrective actionsExperience in managing User Acceptance Testing processes Continuous Improvement:Recommends and implements enhancements to PMO procedures based on lessons learned and best practicesMaintains knowledge of current HR, Project Management, and industry issues and trends Leadership:Develops and delivers presentations to executives, project sponsors and others on current projects, project management methodology, HR strategies, programs, practices and issuesCollaborates with SME’s across the division to develop Project Management expertise Change Management:Brings Change Management experience and focus to each project, including the ability to train team members on change management principlesImprove team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency, and boost moraleDevelops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with othersQualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):A minimum of 4+ years of direct project management experience on cross-functional projects requiredKnowledge of project/program management process/ principles requiredPlanning and Organizing skills, in a fast-paced environment with regularly shifting priorities, requiredTeam building and collaboration skills required. Brings a positive mindset for the team and creates and engaging dynamic throughout the project life cycle. Creates strong relationships with all stakeholders, especially the business owner and sponsorsDecision making and problem-solving skills requiredDemonstrated communication skills (at all levels of the organization skills)Innovation and continuous improvement results-oriented mindset; a self-starterProgram design and implementation skills required MS Office and MS Project proficiencyMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):PMP; Six Sigma Green Belt, SPHRKnowledge of HR Operations/ProgramsThe base pay range for this role is $99,750.

00 to $129,9200.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.


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