Airline IT Project Leader | AI-Driven Deployments

1001 Sabre GLBL Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Flexible work options

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Strong retirement planning support

Professional development opportunities

Reasonable accommodation

Job summary

Sabre is seeking an Airline IT Project Manager to oversee customer-facing technology projects across strategic airline accounts, guiding cross-functional teams from initiation to deployment. You will manage scope, timelines and risk while ensuring alignment with contractual commitments.

Proficiency in project management, strong communication, and experience with travel technology or SaaS are essential. The role embraces hybrid work options and leverages generative AI to accelerate reporting and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex, customer-facing projects in travel technology, SaaS or Airline IT.
• Proven track record of managing deployments, budgets and cross-functional milestones.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and software delivery lifecycles.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and manage risks across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Airline IT projects from initiation to deployment, managing scope, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering, product and support workstreams for seamless delivery.
• Maintain relationships with airline stakeholders via clear status updates and risk management.
• Collaborate with commercial and delivery teams to ensure alignment with contracts.
• Utilize generative AI and automation to optimize status tracking and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel tech / SaaS

Generative AI usage

Tools

Generative AI

Job description

Sabre is seeking an Airline IT Project Manager to oversee customer-facing technology projects across strategic airline accounts, guiding cross-functional teams from initiation to deployment. You will manage scope, timelines and risk while ensuring alignment with contractual commitments.

Proficiency in project management, strong communication, and experience with travel technology or SaaS are essential. The role embraces hybrid work options and leverages generative AI to accelerate reporting and