Manager Network Systems - Network Planning

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Network Planning

The Manager Network Systems supports the Network Planning Team by setting the multi‑year vision, strategy, and roadmap for the systems and tools that enable schedule planning and network decision‑making. They’ll Lead the design, development, and delivery of technology solutions while providing subject matter expertise and analytical guidance to support evolving business needs and enhance product capabilities. They’ll partner closely with Network Planning, Operations Research, Research and Development, schedule production Teams, and external partners such as Amadeus Sky Suite to ensure tools, data, and processes support an industry‑leading planning organization.

The Manager Network Systems leverages strong Leadership, strategic thinking, and relationship‑building skills to develop Team capabilities, drive innovation, and deliver scalable solutions that support the future of Network Planning.

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

• Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

• Build effective partnerships with departments across Southwest Airlines both within the Commercial as well as Operational sides of the business
• Collaborate across Teams and Department Leaders within Network Planning, staying up to date on Network Planning’s most current scheduling processes, priorities, and challenges, ensuring alignment with technology requirements, tool development, and implementation
• Understand complex schedule changes and how to apply these in the schedule suite of tools
• Identify evolving business needs, industry trends, and advancements in the field of Network Planning; drive the Department to adapt
• Lead prioritization of Network Planning technology requirements, and communicate to various Stakeholders, across Teams, departments and vendors, to align timelines and expectations
• Partner and manage relationship with outside software vendor in the development of various applications representing Network Planning interests
• Represent Network Planning internally to the organization, and represent Network Planning/Southwest Airlines at any external event, convention, conference, organization, or professional activity
• Provide effective communication of project status and assessment to senior leadership
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

• Demonstrated partnership with vendor product plan, negotiating, development, and deployment strategies.
• Ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to select…