Under the supervisor on Program Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, 
coordinating, and delivering projects that support organizational goals and operational priorities. This 
role leads cross-functional project teams, manages project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and 
stakeholder communications, and ensures successful project execution from initiation through 
completion. The Project Manager works collaboratively with business leaders, subject matter experts, 
vendors, and stakeholders across the organization to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in 
alignment with organizational objectives. Success in this role requires strong communication, 
organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Here is how the Project Manager will help:    

• Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, 
  monitoring, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, work plans, budgets, risk registers and status 
  reports.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success measures.
• Coordinate resources and activities across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective action as necessary to address schedule, 
  budget, or scope challenges.
• Build strong working relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, team members, and 
  external partners.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and status updates. 
  Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and decisions to stakeholders in a clear and timely 
  manner.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate resolution of competing priorities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Escalate significant issues and barriers as appropriate.
• Develop contingency plans to address project challenges and maintain project momentum.
• Track and manage project dependencies and resource constraints.
• Ensure compliance with established project management methods, standards, and governance 
  requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Prepare project dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership review.
• Monitor project performance metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management practices and organizational 
  effectiveness.
• Participate in lessons learned activities and incorporate best practices into future projects.
• Support organizational change management and adoption efforts associated with project 
  implementations.

The successful candidate for the role of Project Manager will demonstrate the following key 
competencies needed in our culture:  

• Communication – Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; 
  Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.
• Strategic Thinking – Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet 
  goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.
• Team Builder – Able to direct and implement project objectives through “one team” approach; 
  Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes 
  informed decisions.  
• Customer Centricity – Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and 
  implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.  

Qualifications
Requirements to apply for the role of Project Manager are:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of project management experience leading cross-functional 
  initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing 
  priorities.
• Experience developing project schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Experience in transportation, aviation, infrastructure, or similar complex organization preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or obtained within 24 months of 
  start.  
• CAPM, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications are desirable. 

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most 
cases:  

• Strong project planning and organizational skills. 
  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities. 
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and coordinate work across departments without direct authority 
  Effective facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations. 

Don’t meet every requirement?  
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet 
every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history 
and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to 
make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to 
apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.  

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or 
feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with 
hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally list 
and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, 
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to understand and speak clearly 
in English.  

Conditions  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a moderate or quiet noise 
level in the office work environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, outdoor weather 
conditions, fuels, chemicals, heavy equipment, and very loud noise level when working in outside 
locations. May work near moving mechanical parts, aircraft, and vehicles. Subject to remain on duty 
beyond normal hours or be recalled to duty up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week during 
emergency situations or other extensive periods. 

Drug Testing  
Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug 
screening.  Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without 
advance notice and without individualized suspicion.  

Pre-Employment Investigation
Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to 
the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and 
performance, reference and credentials checks.  

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do 
their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other 
employers offer:  

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as 
  an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many 
  medical expenses.  
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the 
  average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.  
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about 
  $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.  
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before 
  prescription-drug coverage kicks in.  
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s 
  orthodontia.  
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health 
  care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.  
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension 
  Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.  
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to 
  contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.  
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial 
  guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for 
  the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.   

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority
The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and 
Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect 
and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s 
CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named 
Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine.

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by 
the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of 
planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, 
connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.