Sr Mgr - Development & Airport Growth Strategy

Sr Mgr - Development & Airport Growth Strategy

Job Category: Finance

Full-Time

Denver GO Denver, CO 80239, USA

Pay or shift range: $110,114 USD to $146,157 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it's our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our 'Done Right' promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we're not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we're creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we're here, but the perks are nice too:

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a 'Dress for your Day' business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines' non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier's highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline's many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America's Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline's commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Sr. Manager, Growth & Airport Strategy owns the strategic planning, prioritization, and delivery of Frontier's airport growth, real estate, and infrastructure investment portfolio. The role directly manages a multi-airport portfolio, guides capital allocation decisions, and drives cross-functional alignment across Network Planning, Finance, Operations, Government Affairs, Facilities, and Airport Affairs.

The Manager is responsible for delivering measurable growth outcomes, assigned by station annually in partnership with internal stakeholder groups, including capacity expansion, cost optimization, and long-term real estate positioning. The role requires enterprise-level judgement, independent decision-making, and end-to-end accountability for growth success, risk mitigation, and station financial performance.

Essential Functions

• Lead, architect, and govern cross-functional growth, cost-reduction, and capacity expansion strategies with direct impact on airport P&L and enterprise growth targets
• Serve as Frontier's senior liaison with airport authorities, commercial partners, and government stakeholders, negotiating real estate, facilities access, and long-term growth positioning
• Consult and coordinate with internal stakeholders to streamline decision-making and maximize impact
• Co-own financial modeling, investment evaluation, and capital allocation decisions in partnership with FP&A to ensure returns meet Frontier's cost and growth thresholds
• Partner with the Facilities team to drive high-impact airport infrastructure and facilities programs, ensuring alignment with Frontier's goals and operational priorities
• Enhance communication systems to improve structured reporting to leadership and internal stakeholders for ongoing initiatives
• Own the development of airport growth targets, portfolio prioritization, financial evaluations, and scenario analyses, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic growth plans
• Lead executive-level presentations, providing updates on program status, risks, and ROI to senior leadership.
• Drive multi-year portfolio planning, integrating capacity, cost, regulatory, and operational considerations
• Lead negotiations related to airport use, facilities expansion, commercial terms, and long-term real estate positioning
• Establish and manage governance processes for airport development initiatives, ensuring executive visibility and alignment
• Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to analysts and cross-functional contributors
• Think like a COO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, Finance, or relevant field of study.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in business development, aviation/airport strategy, infrastructure delivery, consulting, or capital program management.
• Experience in transportation, airline, or aviation-related field preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Preference to candidates with experience negotiating commercial, real estate, and airport agreements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and make independent, data-driven decisions with enterprise impact.
• Expertise in structuring complex, multi-year business cases and negotiating agreements
• Proven track record of strong decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and fostering internal and external relationships.
• Strong leadership presence with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with focus on results.
• Experience in creating and delivering effective presentations.
• Solid understanding and performance of financial analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools is preferred.
• Ability to travel on company-supported initiatives up to 40% of the time.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

Considerable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Salary Range - $110,114 - $146,157 Please note: This posting has a