Southwest Airlines
Learning Program Manager
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Job Description
- Req#: R-2023-34529
All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. T his Learning Program Manager invests in the future of Southwest’s People by owning and developing highly complex , highly visible learning programs and trainings to support Company needs, strategies, and objectives for Southwest Employees – with a particular focus on Safety and preparedness and Safety and security . This role works collaboratively with Teams throughout the Company in order to intake requests, translate needs to applicable Southwest Teams, and take action to deliver on requests and initiatives. They’ll serve as the subject matter expert for their learning program, including the content, configuration, budget, resource requirements, and more. The Learning Program Manager brings a passion for educating to this important Team, where they’ll have the opportunity to drive the future of Southwest .
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available .
- Manage program by ensuring the learning program’s content, audience, requirements, and budget are up to date, compliant, and operating at the lowest cost possible without sacrificing quality
- Cultivate strong relationships with the business, internal & external training partners, and SWA U Teams, understanding each role’s involvement to successfully maintain a program
- Evaluate feedback from Learners, SWA U Partners, business, and evaluations to identify and address any opportunities in the learning program
- Review, mark up, and submit content edits needs to development team, managing scope of edits with business
- Represent the learning program to all internal & external partners accurately and concisely
- Manage projects from intake to implementation, keeping partners informed and aligned along the way
- Drive learning requests through the SWA U processes, translating needs into an actionable ask for each SWA U partner
- Mentor and coach Associate Learning Program Managers
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer satisfaction
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs
- Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan
- Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing and assimilating data including turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software
- Skilled in managing multiple ongoing requests, projects, programs, and processes simultaneously
- Ability to tailor communication content and approach to audience, demonstrating an excellent grasp of situation and context
- Ability to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve the problem and need of multiple stakeholders, including Sr Leadership
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
- Program management
- Project management
- Preferred: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs
- Preferred: Knowledge within the Safety and Security space
- N/A
- Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Department:
SWA UniversityOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.Job Description:
Job Summary:
Additional Details:
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences .
ResponsibilitiesKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducationExperienceLicensing/CertificationPhysical AbilitiesOther QualificationsPay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $107,650 per year to $119,600 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.Benefits you’ll love:
• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per
paycheck *
• Potential for annual Profit Sharing contribution toward retirement - when
Southwest profits, you profit**
• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***Profit Sharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Southwest Airlines Co., typically referred to as Southwest, is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier.