project manager for aviation technology

SITA provides technology and communication solutions that keep airports moving, airlines operating smoothly, and borders open. Its innovations support the global air travel industry and serve transportation and government clients across international airports.

• Lead the Business Enablement portfolio across architecture, infrastructure, networking, cyber security, and related enabling capabilities;
• Translate strategic priorities into integrated roadmaps and delivery plans;
• Oversee project and programme delivery within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets;
• Manage portfolio priorities, dependencies, risks, and resource constraints;
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and project professionals;
• Manage performance, capability development, and resource allocation across the portfolio;
• Foster accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement;
• Establish and maintain portfolio governance aligned with enterprise standards and strategic priorities;
• Ensure initiatives have appropriate sponsorship, ownership, funding, KPIs, and delivery plans;
• Lead portfolio reviews, executive governance forums, and reporting activities;
• Oversee portfolio budgets, forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation;
• Monitor portfolio performance and provide data-driven recommendations for investment and prioritisation decisions;
• Partner with Product, Engineering & Technology, Operations, Security, Finance, and other stakeholders;
• Ensure technology initiatives support product, operational, reliability, customer, and business objectives;
• Champion portfolio management best practices and continuous improvement across delivery teams;
• Manage portfolio risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges across business and technology functions;
• Ensure change impacts, operational readiness, adoption, and business outcomes are addressed throughout delivery;
• Provide early visibility and escalation of issues that may impact portfolio performance.

• University degree or equivalent professional experience;
• Formal project management training;
• Proven experience managing complex portfolios of projects and programmes in technology, operational, or commercial environments;
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and resource planning;
• Experience across infrastructure, networking, cyber security, cloud, platform engineering, or related technology domains;
• Strong portfolio governance, financial management, planning, stakeholder management, and prioritisation capabilities;
• Ability to manage complex dependencies, competing priorities, and executive-level stakeholders;
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
• Fluent in English;
• Nice to have: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification, additional languages, experience in aviation, airline technology, or mission-critical environments.

• Work from home up to 2 days/week depending on the team's needs;
• Flex Day allows workdays to suit personal life and plans;
• Up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world;
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and dependents 24/7, 365 days/year;
• Champion Health personalized wellbeing platform;
• Access to professional development platforms and programs;
• Competitive benefits aligned with the local market and employment status.