Technical Project Manager, Amadeus
Travel analytics software
Job no longer available
Travel analytics software
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power better journeys through travel technology.
Role
Who you are
- The role also involves a mix of Amadeus business knowledge, technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities to drive and lead the IT projects by ensuring their deliveries meet specified requirements
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in IT and deep understanding of the technologies (e.g cloud architecture, Azure, Kubernetes, Network, Redundancy, Automation, CISO, CI/CD…) and systems relevant to the managed projects. The expertise is key for taking decisions, assess risks and communicate effectively with technical teams
- Stakeholder Communication: Effective communication is crucial for a TPM. They act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating technical jargon into understandable terms. They keep stakeholders informed about project status, risks, and progress, and they ensure that project goals align with the organization's strategic objectives
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- One or more of the following (or similar) certification required
- PMP: Project Management Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Minimum 5 years of hands on software, data or infrastructure experience with recent in-depth experience with Cloud Technologies (Azure is a plus) and minimum three years of project management experience
- Experience in release management both on-prem and MS Azure
- Strong technical and tactical problem-solving skills; Must be able to demonstrate technical competence and a proven track record of technical accomplishments in the technology field
- PMP required, AWS or Azure certification desired
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, Opex and Capex, budgeting, RFP and RFQ's, process improvement
- Must have experience with a Portfolio/Project Management system
- Server and storage deployments; firewall, network infrastructure and telecom circuit deployments; wireless network deployments; backup and replication solution deployments, Microsoft (e.g. Azure, Office 365, Intune, etc.)
What the job involves
- A Technical Project Manager (TPM) is a skilled professional in charge of supervising and ensuring the successful completion of technology-related projects, while maintaining a high standard of quality
- The projects are guided by the strategic framework established by GTC-COO-SPR directives
- Project Management: TPM is responsible for defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables. They create project plans, set timelines and roadmaps, allocate resources, and establish budgets. They also monitor progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), ensure quality assurance is part of the execution, and manage any changes or issues that arise during the project's lifecycle
- Risk Management: TPM identifies potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. They are responsible for risk assessment, contingency plans, and problem-solving when issues arise. Their goal is to ensure that projects are completed successfully despite unforeseen challenges
- Resource Management: TPM allocate and manage the resources required for a project, including personnel, hardware, software (inc. licenses), and budget. They optimize resource utilization to meet project goals efficiently
- Documentation: TPM maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and change requests. This documentation is vital for project transparency, communication, and knowledge transfer
- Continuous improvement: a key aspect of TPM responsibilities. Following project completion, TPM frequently carries out post-project assessments to pinpoint lessons learned and opportunities for enhancement. They leverage these insights to refine forthcoming project management procedures and methodologies. Self-improvement is an integral component of this process, involving participation in training programs offered through corporate learning platforms or other relevant channels
- Driving and managing enterprise IT Projects for Cloud Onboarding and Development initiatives, working alongside DevOps teams, Architects, and Leadership
- Delivering enterprise-level solutions in a complex, global environment
- Ensure projects are implemented with full adherence with Amadeus’s Project Management Methodology, any local project governance requirements, financial processes, financial records and reports and audit follow-up
- Work with delivery and implementation teams to define requirements, success criteria, milestones etc
- Build project plans, kickoff projects, run status meetings, and maintain communications to keep all stakeholders informed throughout project
- Develop and document implementation processes for new and existing products and services
- Track and manage project activities like: Resource Management, Schedule Management, Cost Management, Risk & Issues Management, Meeting Management and Change Management
- Actively manages project escalations to resolution
- Attainment of project profitability, utilization, chargeability, efficiency metrics and any other relevant KPIs for all projects
- Solicit feedback from customers, delivery resources, and any other stakeholders to provide input for lessons learned
- Coach, mentor, train, and otherwise support other team members in the fulfillment of their project support functions, where applicable
- Lead customers and internal project teams through solution implementations
- Work to continuously improve the quality and services for Amadeus’s customers by building, improving, and enforcing organizational best practices and standards
- Solicit and complete post-implementation satisfaction surveys
Application process
- The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes!
- Create your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV and apply today!
Our take
Legacy Spanish travel and tourism IT provider Amadeus has been working in the industry since 1987 when it was originally founded as a European global distribution system (GDS) for airlines. Now its software connects travellers to journeys via agents, search engines, tour operators, accommodation, and transport.
Having diversified in the mid-noughties to match the evolution in digital technology, Amadeus now powers business analytics and software solutions for 16 sides of the travel industry and with 6 business tools. It doesn’t spread itself thin either, with more than 15,000 employees across the world and growth still in motion.
Amadeus continues to solidify its position as a leader in the travel and hospitality tech sectors, evidenced by its strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2024. The company's significant revenue growth, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships underscore its commitment to innovation and expansion and it doesn't plan to slow down anytime soon.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
San Pascual, Madrid, Spain
Leadership
Luis Maroto
(CEO & President)Previously Deputy CEO and CFO at Amadeus before becoming the President and CEO in 2011. They also worked as a Corporate Support Functions Director at Grupo Bertelsmann.
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