Airline IT Project Manager

Sabre; Southlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

Retirement planning

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Sabre is seeking an Airline IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end technology programs that empower airlines to deliver seamless journeys for travelers. You will coordinate engineering, product and support streams while managing scope, budgets and schedules, applying PM best practices and AI-assisted insights.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, drive risk mitigation, and ensure contractual commitments are met, all within a flexible, collaborative environment that values bold thinking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex, customer-facing airline IT projects.
• Proven track record managing deployments, budgets, and milestones.
• Expertise in PM methodologies, contracts, and SDLC.
• Strong problem solving and cross-organizational risk management.
• Experience using generative AI or automation to improve visibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Airline IT projects from initiation to deployment.
• Guide cross-functional engineering, product, and support workstreams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Build trusted relationships with airline project stakeholders through clear status updates and risk management.
• Partner with commercial and delivery teams to ensure project deliverables align with contractual commitments.
• Use generative AI tools and automation to optimize project status tracking, streamline reporting and accelerate risk identification.

Skills

Airline IT project management

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Generative AI for PM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an Airline IT Project Manager to join our global Airline IT team, where innovation knows no borders. This team transforms how airlines serve travelers by delivering core technology solutions, optimizing operational delivery and streamlining customer engagements. It bridges business and engineering strategy so customers achieve seamless deployments and measurable outcomes. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex Airline IT projects from initiation to deployment while managing scope, budgets and project schedules.
• Guide cross-functional engineering, product and support workstreams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Build trusted relationships with airline project stakeholders through clear status updates and risk management.
• Partner with commercial and delivery teams to ensure project deliverables align with contractual commitments.
• Use generative AI tools and automation to optimize project status tracking, streamline reporting and accelerate risk identification.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex, customer-facing projects within travel technology, SaaS or Airline IT.
• Proven track record of managing technical deployments, project budgets and cross-functional team milestones.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, contract alignment and software delivery life cycles.
• Strong ability to solve problems creatively and manage project risks across organizations.
• Practical experience using generative AI, automation or analytics tools to enhance project visibility and delivery speed.

Benefits That Support You

We know support looks different for everyone. That is why Sabre offers benefits beyond medical and financial coverage, with programs designed to support your well-being, growth and life outside work:

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Strong retirement planning support
• Family-friendly benefits
• Professional development opportunities