Project Manager

SITA; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days

Flex Day: Flexible work hours

Flex-Location: Up to 30 days abroad

Employee Wellbeing: EAP & Champion

Professional Development: LinkedIn, Pl

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SITA is seeking a Project Manager to lead diverse initiatives and drive productization of the Network product roadmap. You will collaborate with a global team in a fast-paced environment, focusing on meticulous execution, time management, and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the Senior PM, you will contribute to the Product Creation Project Manager team and ensure successful outcomes across the Business Unit roadmap. Fluency in English is essential for cross-cultural collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven history of steering multifaceted projects and programs across scales, complexities, budgets and outcomes.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and lifecycle.
• Able to articulate ideas to high-level stakeholders with strong communication.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and robust follow-up skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Willing to learn about new products and participate in discussions.
• Strong stakeholder management and teamwork.
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to closure, managing scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate with local and remote teams, ensuring alignment on progress and costs.
• Engage with product management to meet customer satisfaction goals.
• Document processes, plans, and reports; craft status and variance reports.
• Oversee the Business Unit roadmap and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Risk management

Team collaboration

English fluency

Learning mindset

People leadership

Education

University degree

PMP certification recommended

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 Team And Role

As a Project Manager, you will lead diverse project initiatives catering to our customer needs. You’ll spearhead the development of innovative products and play a pivotal role in fuelling the growth of our Business Unit.

You will be accountable for collaborating with a global team in a fast-paced environment. Succes demands meticulous attention to detail, time sensitivity, problem solving, positive influential skills, and passion for collaborating and learning from people with different backgrounds.

Reporting to the Senior Project Portfolio Manager, you will be a part of the Product Creation Project Manager team responsible for the successful productization of the Network product roadmap.

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's 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 satisfaction, 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 evolution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and facilitating successful outcomes.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• You have a proven history of effectively steering multifaceted projects and programs, spanning various scales, intricacies, budgets, and outcomes.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and the project life cycle.
• You're proficient in articulating ideas to high-level stakeholders and exhibiting robust communication skills.
• You demonstrate keen attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• You have excellent ability with organizational tasks and planning.
• You are eager to learn about new products, processes, and you are willing to proactively take part in project conversations.
• You are an excellent team player with outstanding stakeholder management.
• You can manage budgets and monitor cost control effectively.
• Valuable background in IT solutions or airline industry operations is highly preferred, enriching our team's capabilities.
• Given our global operations, fluency in English is essential for successful cross-cultural and international business dealings.
• You have 5 to 8 years of proven project management experience.

Education & Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent
• Formal project management training and certification - PMP certified not mandatory but recommended.

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.