Senior Project Manager (Traver Industry)

Amadeus; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amadeus in Lisbon is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex international projects within the travel technology and airport ecosystem. You will manage end-to-end delivery, engage customers and stakeholders, maintain governance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, global environment.

Ideal candidates bring proven project leadership, strong communication skills, and experience across cross-functional and multicultural teams, with a willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex international projects with customer-facing exposure.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication across technical and business audiences.
• Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Solid technical understanding relevant to digital, travel, or airport-related projects.
• Highly organised, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in the travel technology or airport industry is strongly valued.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Manage project delivery using established project management standards and methodologies.
• Create and maintain project plans, manage scope, risks, timelines, and change requests.
• Coordinate internal teams and ensure delivery quality, budget, and deadlines are met.
• Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to customers and senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate governance meetings, including Steering Committees.
• Support resource planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Project leadership

Travel industry knowledge

PMP

Fluent English

Willingness to travel

Job description

Job Title

Senior Project Manager (Travel Industry)

Summary

Amadeus is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex international projects within the travel technology and airport ecosystem. In this role, you will manage end‑to‑end project delivery, working closely with customers, senior stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful execution. You will combine strong project leadership with customer engagement, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously;
• Manage project delivery using established project management standards and methodologies;
• Create and maintain project plans, manage scope, risks, timelines, and change requests;
• Coordinate internal teams and ensure delivery quality, budget, and deadlines are met;
• Build strong customer relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle;
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to customers and senior stakeholders;
• Facilitate governance meetings, including Steering Committees;
• Support resource planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience managing complex international projects in customer‑facing environments;
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business audiences;
• Experience working in cross‑functional and multicultural teams;
• Solid technical understanding relevant to digital, travel, or airport‑related projects;
• Highly organised, proactive, and solution‑oriented mindset;
• Experience in the travel technology or airport industry is strongly valued;
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus;
• Fluent in English;
• Willingness to travel to customer locations when required;

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.