Manager, Commercial Special Projects

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Commercial Division oversees all revenue-generating activity for the Department of Aviation including airport concessions (food & beverage retail and advertising) parking ground transportation air service development and property management/real short the team ensures the airport grows sustainably by expanding revenue creating a sense of place and building partnerships with airlines tenants local businesses and internal departments. 

The Manager Commercial Special Projects will serve as a flexible cross-functional resource who helps move important initiatives forward across this portfolio. Projects may support a specific business linesuch as Parking or Concessionsor may cut across multiple teams improving communication coordination and visibility for high-impact commercial work. 

This role is ideal for a versatile professional who can take loosely defined ideas structure them into actionable workstreams and bring together diverse stakeholders to achieve results. No aviation experience is required. The selected candidate will learn the industry over time while building a portfolio of visible contributions to PHLs commercial strategy and developing subject-matter expertise across different lines of business. 

This position is well suited for a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity enjoys variety in their work and is motivated by bringing clarity organization and momentum to complex collaborative projects. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead or support planning coordination and delivery of strategic commercial initiatives across the Department of Aviation (DOA) 

• Advance priority commercial initiatives by organizing tasks coordinating stakeholders across the airport and ensuring projects stay on track. 

• Develop clear compelling materialsmemos presentations dashboards and briefingsthat highlight project status insights and the Commercial Divisions overall impact. 

• Track document and share ongoing commercial work including milestones KPIs risks and lessons learned. 

• Identify and solve process gaps and recommend improvements that make the Commercial team more efficient and predictable. 

• Take on high-priority ad-hoc assignments providing flexible support where the Commercial leadership team needs it most. 

• Monitor progress of strategic plan initiatives 

• Track and manage key milestones stakeholder engagement and performance outcomes for special projects and pilot program 

• Coordinate with cross-departmental working groups including Finance Customer Experience and Capital Development Group (CDG) 

• Support commercial strategy development including market research benchmarking business planning and identifying new opportunities. 

• Support the development of grant applications or funding proposals for commercial innovation 

• Serve as a flexible resource to help directors and vice presidents move important projects forward during periods of high demand 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Highly organized with ability to prioritize multiple projects at once 

• Exceptional communicator who can synthesize complex information for executives. 

• Thrives in ambiguous environments and learns new domains quickly. 

• Strong stakeholder-management skillsable to lead through influence rather than authority. 

• Strong analytical and writing skillsable to communicate clearly and persuasively to executives. 

• A systems thinker who enjoys connecting dots and building structure in evolving environments 

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelors degree in business public administration urban planning or a related field (Masters degree preferred) 

• 4 years of experience in project management consulting strategy or public sector innovation 

RESIDENCY 

New hires must establish and maintain residency in the city of Philadelphia within 6 months of appointment. Current City of Philadelphia employees must maintain residency in the City of Philadelphia while employed in this position. 

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 

Obtainment of a Security Badge is a condition of employment. Must pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment.  

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $72000 - $90000

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• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

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