Associate Project Manager - Strategy, M&A and Transformation

SITA; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week

Flex Day

Flex-Location

Employee Wellbeing

Professional Development

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

SITA is seeking an Associate Project Manager in its Borders Strategy, M&A and Transformation team based in Barcelona. You will own workstreams within portfolio and innovation strategies, build fact bases, and translate insights into clear recommendations for senior leaders.

You will screen targets, craft strategic rationales, support due diligence, and contribute to transformation initiatives across culture, operating models, and processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Sciences, or a relevant field.
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm, investment banking, corporate strategy, M&A, or a product or strategy role at a large technology company.
• Solid project management skills; able to plan and run multi-stakeholder workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and quick to pivot when priorities shift.
• Experience structuring strategic initiatives and building business proposals.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.
• Technology and/or aviation industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy workstreams within portfolio and innovation strategies, BU strategy refresh, and strategy execution.
• Build robust fact bases, structure analyses, and articulate clear insights and recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality materials for senior leadership and executive discussions.
• Screen and assess potential targets against strategic and financial criteria.
• Build the strategic rationale, market sizing, and value creation view for shortlisted targets.
• Support due diligence workstreams, coordinating with internal and external experts.
• Support projects on culture, operating model, and process improvement.
• Help design and roll out new ways of working across the BU.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business units and functions.
• Turn recommendations into concrete actions, owners, and outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured problem-solver

Customer-centric

Entrepreneurial drive

Education

University degree

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.

PURPOSE

You will work in a fast‑paced environment alongside program and project managers in delivering a host of innovative solutions that meet the needs of our diverse customer base. You derive energy from working with others of diverse backgrounds and engaging directly with customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Associate Project Manager in the Borders Strategy, M&A and Transformation team, you will play a key role in shaping business decisions and making a tangible impact in one of SITA's fastest‑growing business units. You will own workstreams within larger projects, build fact bases, drive analyses, and translate insights into clear recommendations for senior leaders. You will work across strategy topics (portfolio, innovation, BU strategy refresh, execution) and M&A (target identification, strategic rationale, due diligence support), with occasional work on transformation initiatives (culture, operating model, process improvement). This role offers a fast‑growth path with strong exposure to senior leadership and to the full strategy lifecycle.

Own strategy workstreams

• Lead workstreams within portfolio and innovation strategies, BU strategy refresh, and strategy execution.
• Build robust fact bases, structure analyses, and articulate clear insights and recommendations.
• Prepare high‑quality materials for senior leadership and executive discussions.

Drive M&A activities

• Screen and assess potential targets against strategic and financial criteria.
• Build the strategic rationale, market sizing, and value creation view for shortlisted targets.
• Support due diligence workstreams, coordinating with internal and external experts.

Contribute to transformation initiatives

• Support projects on culture, operating model, and process improvement.
• Help design and roll out new ways of working across the BU.

Engage stakeholders and enable execution

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business units and functions.
• Ensure alignment, quality, and momentum across workstreams.
• Turn recommendations into concrete actions, owners, and outcomes.

Qualifications

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and numerical fluency, capable of turning complex data into actionable insights.
• Structured problem‑solver with a forward‑thinking, curious mindset.
• Customer‑centric, focused on delivering results and comfortable managing through influence.
• Entrepreneurial drive; makes things happen in ambiguous and fast‑moving environments.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Sciences, or a relevant field.
• 2 to 4 years of hands‑on experience in a top‑tier strategy consulting firm, investment banking, corporate strategy, M&A, or a product or strategy role at a large technology company.
• Solid project management skills; able to plan and run multi‑stakeholder workstreams with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and quick to pivot when priorities shift.
• Experience structuring strategic initiatives and building business proposals.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.
• Technology and/or aviation industry experience preferred.

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.