I&TS Project Coordinator

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivating Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible telecommuting schedule.
• Salary: The hiring salary for the Information &Technology Services (I&TS) Project Coordinator is starting at $99,629.00 annually. The full pay range for I&TS Project Coordinator is $85,153.00 - $136,245.00 annually.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays and accrue paid time off. An annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: October 14, 2024, applications will be reviewed after this date.

About the Job:

The Information & Technology Services department is seeking an Information Technology Project Coordinator who excels in collaboration with stakeholders while prioritizing customer service. The selected candidate will have a solid understanding of information technology systems and will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and develop multiple projects.

What You’ll Do:      

1. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; serve as a central point of contact for assigned infrastructure and application projects and tasks.

2. Review and monitor the tasks and activities of projects assigned to staff, consultants, and/or contractors work relating to assigned infrastructure and application projects; identify areas of non-compliance.

3. Develop and present multi-disciplinary reports and data; recommend and implement processes, procedures, and practices for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and enhanced levels of customer service.

4. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope; review deliverables; ensure completion of projects on schedule and within budget; prepare reports and make presentations to management.

5. Formulate and monitor project performance metrics; participate in project closeout activities; communicate project outcomes to management and staff, and complete other duties as assigned.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Communication: Proficiently exchange information through various avenues including verbal, digital, written, facilitation and persuasion with both internal and external stakeholders.

2. Project Coordination – Ability to prioritize deadlines, tasks and work as appropriate to ensure successful completion of various projects. Accurately assesses project scope, budget, and timeline by determining required process steps and resources needed to achieve defined outcomes and objectives.

3. Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrates awareness of others’ needs.

4. Judgement & Decision Making: Ability to use appropriate judgement and confidentiality in selecting procedures, conducting transactions with other departments, vendors, and the public, and solving non-routine problems based on experience-based knowledge. 

5. Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options, is assertive while exhibiting flexibility. 

6. Integrity - Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations.

7. Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically to integrate technology solutions and systems.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Two years of information technology project coordination experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Master’s degree in information technology, project management or a closely related field.
• Project Management Institute, Scrum, or Six Sigma certifications.

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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