Associate Project Manager

SITA; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week—WFH up to 2 days/week

Global team exposure

Professional development

Job summary

SITA is seeking an Associate Project Manager to lead diverse initiatives for our global customer base. You will guide projects from inception to closure, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage risks and changes.

The role requires meticulous planning, strong communication with stakeholders, and a collaborative mindset across local and remote teams. English fluency and a passion for delivering results are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Proven history of steering multifaceted projects and programs across scales and budgets.
• Able to articulate ideas to high-level stakeholders and demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and the project life cycle.
• Pays close attention to detail, strong writing and follow-up skills.
• Skilled in managing diverse stakeholders within project environments.
• Fluency in English is essential for cross-cultural and international business dealings.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects of varying scope and complexity from inception to closure, managing change, mitigating risks, and delivering results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with diverse project teams, local or remote, ensuring effective coordination and tracking of activities against schedules.
• Coordinate with the product management team to align project goals with customer needs.
• Document project processes, plans, and reports, including communication strategy plans and status reports.
• Oversee the Business Unit roadmap development and alignment with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Written and spoken communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You’ll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting‑edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don’t just move the world forward-we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

About The Role & Team

As Associate Project Manager you’ll lead diverse project initiatives catering to our customer's needs. You’ll spearhead the development of innovative products and play a pivotal role in fueling the growth of our Business Unit. This dynamic role offers a fast paced environment collaborating with a global team. Success here demands meticulous attention to detail, time sensitivity, influential skills, and a passion for collaborating with diverse backgrounds. If you’re driven by impactful project management, innovation, and thrive in a global, collaborative setting, this opportunity is tailored for you.

What You Will Do

• Project Management: Lead projects of varying scope and complexity from inception to closure, managing change, mitigating risks, and delivering results to stakeholders. Success relies on meticulous attention to detail, effective time management, and adept people skills.


• Team Collaboration: Work closely with diverse project teams, whether local or remote, ensuring effective coordination and tracking of project activities against planned schedules. Regular communication with team members, management, and stakeholders guarantees continuous alignment and understanding of project progress and associated costs.


• Internal Customer Liaison: Proactively engage with the product management team to ensure project goals and objectives align with customer needs, fostering a collaborative approach to meeting expectations.


• Project Management Administration: Proficiently document project processes, plans, and reports. This includes developing communication strategy plans, designing resource and project plans, creating status reports, tracking change requests, managing risks and issues, presenting variance reports to Steering Committees, and documenting lessons learned. Accuracy and clarity in documentation are paramount.


• Business Unit Roadmap Oversight: Take a pivotal role in overseeing and contributing to the achievement of the Business Unit's product development roadmap. This involves closely monitoring the product roadmap's evolution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating successful outcomes.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• University degree or equivalent.


• You have a proven history of effectively steering multifaceted projects and programs, spanning various scales, complexities, budgets, and outcomes.


• You're proficient in articulating ideas to high-level stakeholders and exhibiting robust communication skills.


• Proficient in project management methodologies and the project life cycle.


• Demonstrates keen attention to detail, adept writing, compelling oration, and strong follow‑up skills.


• Skilled in managing diverse stakeholders within project environments, exhibiting excellent communication abilities.


• Given our global operations, fluency in English is essential for successful cross‑cultural and international business dealings.

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: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world‑class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft’s Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.

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.