Project Manager

WELCOME TO SITA

We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world's air travel industry.

You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

As Project Manager you will drive a variety of project initiatives that meets 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 be time sensitive possess influencing skills and enjoy working with others of diverse backgrounds.

Reporting to the Senior Project Portfolio Manager, you will be a part of the Project Management Team. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 plan 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 projects 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.

EXPERIENCE

• Aviation Industry Knowledge: Experience within the aviation sector, including roles in both airlines and airports.
• Airport Technology Expertise: Involvement in projects related to common-use equipment, kiosks, and self-bag drop installations, with responsibilities in production, assembly, project management, system configuration, and on-site implementation.
• Telecommunications Background: Valuable experience in global network deployments that enhances project execution.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to self-manage and focus on results while effectively solving problems.
• Infrastructure Projects: Experience with airline infrastructure projects involving SD-WAN, FLEX, Airport Hub (APH), Cisco, Palo Alto, HP, and similar technologies, providing beneficial knowledge for infrastructure programs.
• Cyber Security Awareness: Knowledge and experience in the field of cyber security as it relates to airlines and airports, which is increasingly important today.
• Results-Oriented Management: Ability to self-manage and achieve results, effectively handling changes in project scope while ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Effective Communication: Clear and timely communication skills are crucial for managing projects, ensuring all parties are aware of their roles, responsibilities, and the status of the project, including risks and issues.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Financial Management: Capable of overseeing project financials, managing budgets and margins, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Project Management Professional
• Experience in Aviation industry
• Infrastructure Projects Moreso than application / software is important.
• Language skills are helpful as projects are across the APAC GEO & Globe

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!

🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.