Manager of Solution Center

1226 Amadeus Regional Headquarters Ltd - Saudi Arabia; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

1226 Amadeus Regional Headquarters Ltd - Saudi Arabia in Jeddah seeks a Manager of Solution Center to lead the delivery of the roadmap, oversee day-to-day operations, and drive revenue opportunities with key customers. You will partner with R&D and commercial teams, align stakeholders across functions, and build strong relationships while ensuring projects meet schedule, scope, budget, and quality.

Ideal candidates have a degree in business/marketing/computer science, extensive IT program

Qualifications

• Degree in business, marketing, computer science, or related field.
• Extensive experience managing complex IT programs in an international environment.
• Knowledge of Amadeus products and solutions is an advantage.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across teams and diverse environments.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic or French are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of roadmap projects within scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Manage the Solution Center budget.
• Collaborate with finance for planning and reporting.
• Oversee invoicing activities with relevant support.
• Set and maintain governance with customer and internal teams.
• Escalate unresolved issues when needed.
• Facilitate internal and external Steering Committees.
• Identify resource needs and align with line organizations on resource allocation.
• Assess commercial and financial risks and define mitigation actions.
• Monitor issues and risks and provide regular status updates.
• Collaborate with R&D to manage Solution Center activities and roadmap.
• Support business growth by developing customer relationships for service expansion.
• Manage customer and stakeholder expectations through governance and open communication.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program / project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Degree in business, marketing, computer science, or related field

Job description

Manager of Solution Center

Purpose of the role We are looking for a candidate to lead the Solution Center for one of our key customers. This role is accountable for the overall success of the Solution Center, ensuring projects within the roadmap are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and quality expectations, while contributing to revenue generation. The role includes both strategic planning and day-to-day management of the Solution Center, as well as oversight of deliverables execution. The Solution Center Manager will build and further develop customer relationships and support business growth opportunities, including up‑selling services. This position also requires well‑developed influencing skills to align and mobilize cross‑functional teams to deliver on Amadeus commitments. It is designed for individuals looking to grow into broader leadership responsibilities within the organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Solution Center Delivery & Governance: Ensure delivery of roadmap projects within agreed scope, schedule, quality, and budget, while supporting revenue objectives
• Manage the overall Solution Center budget
• Collaborate with the business controlling team on financial planning and reporting
• Oversee invoicing activities with relevant support
• Set and maintain governance with customer and internal teams
• Escalate unresolved issues when needed
• Facilitate internal and external Steering Committees
• Identify resource needs and align with line organizations on resource allocation
• Assess commercial and financial risks and define mitigation actions
• Monitor issues and risks and provide regular status updates
• Collaboration with R&D: Work closely with R&D teams to manage Solution Center activities and processes, define and maintain the Solution Center roadmap and master plan aligned with customer commitments
• Commercial Contribution & Growth: Partner with commercial teams to support business development opportunities, build and further develop customer relationships to enable service growth
• Customer & Stakeholder Management: Understand and manage customer expectations through effective governance, develop relationships with both business and technical stakeholders at different levels
• Communication Management: Ensure timely and appropriate communication across stakeholders, maintain proper documentation and information flow

About the ideal candidate

Degree in business, marketing, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience; extensive experience managing complex IT programs in an international environment; knowledge of Amadeus products and solutions is an advantage; experience in solution delivery or program/project management within airline, travel, or e-commerce environments is beneficial; leadership and stakeholder management skills; ability to work across teams and diverse environments; proficiency in English, additional languages such as Arabic or French are an asset.

What can we offer you?

• A critical mission and purpose – At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
• A truly global DNA – Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn – Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions.
• A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well‑being.
• A complete rewards offer – Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits and health benefits.
• A flexible working model – Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best.
• A diverse and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment.
• A Reliable Company – Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees.

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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.

We are Amadeus and we make travel work better for everyone, everywhere. As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you’ll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We’re not just shaping the future of travel; we’re using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you’ll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues. Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!