Project Manager

Travelport; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee onboarding activities for NDC carriers. The ideal candidate will manage complex IT projects, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and promote team collaboration. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong project management skills, preferably supported by relevant qualifications. Experience in technology or travel industries is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex IT projects involving stakeholders.
• Demonstrable project management expertise, supported by relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a technology and/or travel-related business is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage onboarding activities for NDC carriers.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies for project risks.

Skills

Project management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex IT projects

Collaboration and teamwork

Customer relationship management

Knowledge of agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to Hiring Manager, this role is accountable for planning, organizing and managing all activities associated with onboarding an NDC carrier, from contract signature through to general availability. Your role in action:

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Track and communicate project status, risks, dependencies and updates to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage changes to the project.
• Identify, track and manage key measures of success.
• Develop and maintain a strong team spirit by promoting collaboration, customer focus, communication, and respect.
• Maintain excellent relationships with key airline stakeholders and with key internal stakeholders, including the Air Partners, Product and Technology teams.
• Ensure alignment of goals, onboarding resources and timelines for Travelport and Airline Partners.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement of the onboarding process.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects involving both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable project management expertise supported by a relevant qualification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.
• Experience working in a technology and/or travel-related business is an advantage.
• Experience working in the context of software development and agile methodologies.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to cut through complexity, identify key issues, and apply sound judgement.
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships through a consultative approach.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent presentation skills, with confidence that engage the audience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt approach and style to suit the audience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you're in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further. Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, infamous bachelorette party or long overdue school reunion. While we can't solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we're looking for the best thinkers to help us do it.