Associate Project Manager

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world's air travel industry.

You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

You will work in a fast-paced environment alongside program and project managers in delivering a host of innovative solutions that meet the needs of our diverse customer base. You derive energy from working with others of diverse backgrounds and engaging directly with customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role offers a range of responsibilities and possibilities:* Managing independent projects - Project sizes will vary and may be part of a program. You will manage the project throughout its life cycle - from qualification stage through project closure. Attention to detail time management and influencing people skills are key ingredients to be successful in managing projects.* Working with Program and/or Project Managers - There will be times when you will be assigned to assist a program or project manager by managing sub-projects or key task elements. With each assignment you report regularly on the progress and manage each assignment through its completion.* Working with project teams - Every project is completed through team effort. You can work effectively with teammates that may be local or distant. You host meetings as needed to gather and share project details. Your ability to help drive activities through others to meet the project timelines and goals are key for driving project success.* Working with customers - When working with program or project managers you help fulfill the project commitments to our customers as assigned. There will be times when you will be in front of the customer clarifying requirements communicating on project status or interacting with customer work teams on project activities.* Project Management administration - Your ability to write clearly and simply are key skills to documenting project activities. Documentation can range from requirement summaries resource and project plans status reports change requests risks issues and variance reports to lessons learned. Accuracy is the key to all documentation.

This role offers a range of responsibilities and possibilities:* Managing independent projects - Project sizes will vary and may be part of a program. You will manage the project throughout its life cycle - from qualification stage through project closure. Attention to detail time management and influencing people skills are key ingredients to be successful in managing projects.* Working with Program and/or Project Managers - There will be times when you will be assigned to assist a program or project manager by managing sub-projects or key task elements. With each assignment you report regularly on the progress and manage each assignment through its completion.* Working with project teams - Every project is completed through team effort. You can work effectively with teammates that may be local or distant. You host meetings as needed to gather and share project details. Your ability to help drive activities through others to meet the project timelines and goals are key for driving project success.* Working with customers - When working with program or project managers you help fulfill the project commitments to our customers as assigned. There will be times when you will be in front of the customer clarifying requirements communicating on project status or interacting with customer work teams on project activities.* Project Management administration - Your ability to write clearly and simply are key skills to documenting project activities. Documentation can range from requirement summaries resource and project plans status reports change requests risks issues and variance reports to lessons learned. Accuracy is the key to all documentation.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

* Ideally you have a track record in Project Management managing one or more projects from inception through to closure within a commercial environment.* Optimally you have experience with an IT solutions or airline industry solutions provider and are ready to hit the ground running.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSPROFESSION COMPETENCIES

• Change control
• Client Relationship management
• Communicating for impact
• Cross-team integration
• Empowerment
• Leadership
• Managing Risk
• Products and Services
• Project completion and integration
• Project planning and control
• Project scope management
• Quality Management
• Resource Management
• Stakeholder management

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

* University degree or equivalent experience* Formal project management training and certification - PMP desired but not mandatory

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning

Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

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