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Sr Manager, IT Engineering
American AirlinesFort Worth, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Mar 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Advance your IT engineering career at a renowned company like American Airlines, where you'll drive innovation using cutting-edge methodologies and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This role is ideal for ambitious leaders eager to foster technical excellence and continuous learning within a dynamic team, offering significant opportunities for professional growth. Apply today to shape the future of technology in the travel industry!
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Sr Manager, IT Engineering | Fort Worth, TX, United States | Hybrid
We're hiring for a globally recognized leader in the aviation industry, renowned for its expansive network and commitment to innovation. This organization fosters a culture where professional growth and personal enrichment go hand-in-hand, encouraging team members to explore new possibilities and advance their careers within a dynamic environment.
The Role
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and intelligent automation to prepare teams for the future of aviation technology.
• Collaborate with Business and IT leadership to define and communicate systems vision, direction, and work priorities, driving progress towards technology roadmaps.
• Ensure sound agile project management, business analysis, and quality assurance processes are in place and practiced.
• Remove roadblocks, cultivate relationships, and effectively communicate across the enterprise at various leadership levels.
• Lead, influence, and enforce technology standards to enhance development processes and application support.
• Drive continuous improvement in internal development processes and optimize application support for business operations.
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
• 7 years of experience overseeing large technology projects from inception to implementation.
• 5 years of experience delivering SDLC solutions using Agile, ITIL, or similar methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams through technical transformation.
• Proven experience supporting mission-critical systems with 24/7 uptime requirements.
What's On Offer
• Generous travel perks for employees, their families, and friends.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, available from day one.
• Robust wellness programs designed to support employee well-being.
• A 401(k) program with potential employer contributions available upon hire.
Apply via Haystack today!
Skills
Agile
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