Senior IT Program Manager (Europe) - Lead & Deliver Programs

Amadeus; Carnaxide; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension plan

Healthcare insurance

Lunch allowance

Travel benefits

Job summary

Amadeus is seeking an IT Project Manager (Senior Manager) to lead a team of project managers and manage a portfolio of large-scale programs across Europe, delivering on strategic objectives while navigating regulatory requirements and customer commitments.

The role partners with executive leadership to drive program delivery, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, shaping Amadeus AirOps Operations and the travel industry's future.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project and program management.
• Proven leadership of teams in complex international environments.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development.
• Expertise in governance, PMO standards, Agile methodologies, and risk management.
• Track record delivering large-scale strategic programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience in airport, aviation, or travel industry.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers.
• Own a portfolio of strategic projects and programs across Europe.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Align program execution with business priorities and growth objectives.
• Drive governance, risk management, and project quality standards.
• Provide clear visibility of project progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate decision-making and alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement in project management practices and tools.
• Support the successful delivery of regulatory and business-critical initiatives.

Skills

15+ years experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Agile methodologies

Governance & PMO

Risk management

Fluent English

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

Amadeus is seeking an IT Project Manager (Senior Manager) to lead a team of project managers and manage a portfolio of large-scale programs across Europe, delivering on strategic objectives while navigating regulatory requirements and customer commitments.

The role partners with executive leadership to drive program delivery, governance, risk management, and continuous improvement, shaping Amadeus AirOps Operations and the travel industry's future.