Overview
WELCOME TO SITA
SITA is the leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don't just connect the global aviation industry; we apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of technology while embracing our collaborative and inclusive culture.
Ready to redefine air travel? The journey starts here, with you at SITA.
About The Role & Team
As Project Manager, you will drive a variety of project initiatives that meet the needs of our customer base. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with colleagues and customers located worldwide. Success in this role means you pay attention to detail, are time-sensitive, possess influencing skills, and enjoy working with others from diverse backgrounds.
Reporting to the Senior Project Portfolio Manager, you will be a part of the Project Management Team.
What You Will Do
Managing projects - Project size will vary in scope and complexity. You manage the project throughout its life cycle - from inception through project closure. You manage change, mitigate risks, and deliver results to stakeholders and customers alike. Attention to detail, effective time management, and influencing people skills are key ingredients to be successful in managing projects.
Working with project teams - Every project is completed through team effort. You work effectively with team members that may be local or distant. You regularly track project activities against planned schedules and take corrective action on any deviations. You communicate to team members, management, stakeholders, and customers regularly and frequently, ensuring that there is continuous understanding and alignment regarding the project's progress.
Working with customers - You are committed to putting the customer first. As a result, you proactively work with the customer and their teams to ensure that each project goal and objective is met with satisfaction.
Project Management administration - Your ability to write clearly and simply are key skills to documenting project activities. Documentation ranges from developing communications strategy plans, designing resource and project plans, providing status reports, submitting and tracking change requests, tracking risks and issues, providing variance reports to providing Steering Committee reports and lessons learned. Accuracy is key.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the Aviation industry is beneficial, whether within airlines or airports.
Telecommunications experience is also advantageous.
Proven ability in problem-solving, self-managing, with a results-driven focus.
Experience with projects for airline infrastructure engaging with SDWAN, FLEX, Airport Hub (APH), CISCO, Palo Alto, HP, and similar is beneficial.
Knowledge and/or experience in cyber security for airlines & airports is advantageous.
Experience in airport projects involving kiosks, bag drops, common use equipment, firewalls, and cyber security.
Self-managing to results, managing changes in scope while driving for on-time & on-budget programs of work is key.
Clear, concise, and timely communication & administrative skills while managing projects are critical in ensuring all relevant parties are aware of their roles & responsibilities as well as the progress, risks, and issues related to the project at hand.
Experience in stakeholder management both internal and external.
Project financial management and managing to budget, with the capability to improve on it.
Nice-to-have
Project Management Professional certification.
Experience in the Aviation industry.
Infrastructure Projects more than application/software is important.
Language skills are helpful as projects are across the APAC GEO & Globe.
What We Offer
SITA's workplace is all about diversity; many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer:
Flex-week:Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs).
Flex-day:You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hours, or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game. We support you in being open about your needs and routine with your manager.
Flex-location:Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!
Competitive benefitsaccording to the local market.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.#J-18808-Ljbffr