Director,IT Data, Analytics & Innovation

DIRECTOR, DATA, ANALYTICS, AND INNOVATIONINTRO:Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll grow your expertise, and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop onboard!WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB:This role is part of the growing Global Capability Center (GCC) and will lead the vision and strategic direction for Data Analytics and Innovation. The role provides the direction for developing IT solutions in support of Finance, Team Member Services, Network, and end user computing functions. The ideal candidate has a proven record of leading transformation, making strong strategic sourcing decisions, engaging technical teams with the right questions, and clearly communicating complex technical solutions to business partners.This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.ALL YOU’LL NEED FOR SUCCESS:Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Sciences or related field10+ years of leadership experience and managing large organizations7+ years of experience in software development and/or data sciencesPreferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field10 years of technology leadership experience, including development, product management and architecture teams5 years of experience working in product centric organizationExperience in the application of technology and financial practices related to technology investments IT Operations experience for vital and/or critical systems Solid understanding of Agile framework and methodologies as well as engineering excellence practicesSkills, Licenses, and CertificationsDemonstrates the highest standards or personal ethics and integrityExcellent understanding of end-user needs, leading technologies, and applications Demonstrated ability to deliver major system implementations Proven ability to manage internal and external resources, as well as manage relationships with 3rd party providers and partnersExperience leading, mentoring, and growing multi-sourced global development teams (internal, external, on/offshore)Demonstrated ability to solve, and to lead others in solving complex analytical problemsWillingness to take calculated risks and manage themAbility to break down complex problems into manageable deliverables and deliver them in agile mannerAbility to drive clarity and consensus in various situationsAbility to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externallyAbility to be self-driven with a natural aptitude for engaging employees in multiple workgroupsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate a strategic vision effectively and clearly; ability explain technical concepts to non-technical audiencesProficient in Microsoft Office softwareFEEL FREE TO BE YOURSELF AT AMERICAN AIR LINESFrom the team members we hire to the customers we serve; inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities, and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.COMPETENCIESResponsible for the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of all solutions including architecture, development, and operational support of the various systems supporting Data, Analytics, and Innovation technologiesDrives organizational structure, process, and cultural improvements that result in rapid delivery and consistent execution of technology solutionsDevelops and presents business case and related ROI to senior management for justification of investment in technology solutionsPartners with internal customers and external vendors to manage system development and maintain system operational standardsAccountable for driving the global strategy for the Data, Analytics, and Innovation organizationDefine, communicate, and execute a compelling technology strategy, ensuring alignment with company goalsRecruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing product technology organization, fostering a culture of accountabilityDefine, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and user metrics to measure success and ROIEnsures transparency in platform spend and outcomes through regular executive-level reportingClearly explains trade-offs between reliability, scalability, innovation, and spend to senior leadership and finance partnersManages and directs software, hardware, and telecommunication providers, using Agile and DevOps practices to enhance operational efficiencies and accelerate deliveryLeads, hires, mentors, and expands workforce to support global teams across multiple time zones to enable smooth and on-time delivery of various initiativesBe the site leader for all Data, Analytics and Innovation functions in Hyderabad Tech HubBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Sciences or related field10+ years of leadership experience and managing large organizations7+ years of experience in software development and/or data sciencesMBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field10 years of technology leadership experience, including development, product management and architecture teams5 years of experience working in product centric organizationExperience in the application of technology and financial practices related to technology investmentsIT Operations experience for vital and/or critical systemsSolid understanding of Agile framework and methodologies as well as engineering excellence practicesDemonstrates the highest standards or personal ethics and integrityExcellent understanding of end-user needs, leading technologies, and applicationsDemonstrated ability to deliver major system implementationsProven ability to manage internal and external resources, as well as manage relationships with 3rd party providers and partnersExperience leading, mentoring, and growing multi-sourced global development teams (internal, external, on/offshore)Demonstrated ability to solve, and to lead others in solving complex analytical problemsWillingness to take calculated risks and manage themAbility to break down complex problems into manageable deliverables and deliver them in agile mannerAbility to drive clarity and consensus in various situationsAbility to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externallyAbility to be self-driven with a natural aptitude for engaging employees in multiple workgroupsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate a strategic vision effectively and clearly; ability explain technical concepts to non-technical audiencesProficient in Microsoft Office softwareBelieves in and promotes the American Airlines five leadership attributes:Caring – We care about all team membersCollaboration – We succeed as a teamDevelopment – We build future leadersResults – We drive to be the bestFuture – We continually challenge the status quo. Requirements: name: AA Tech Hub India. location: Hyderabad, IN. experience: 20 - 30 years. employmentType: Full-Time. Primary Skills: Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science