Technical Project Manager, Airline Industry Transformation
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and versatile Technical Project Manager to lead complex technology transformation initiatives for one of our key clients in the airline industry. This individual will play a critical role in driving end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects, ranging from system modernization and integration to digital enablement and value assurance.
The ideal candidate combines strong stakeholder engagement capabilities — including direct interaction with C-level executives — with hands-on delivery expertise. A solid understanding of modern IT architectures, delivery practices, and enterprise systems is essential. This is a hybrid role, requiring presence at the client’s office 2 to 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Delivery
* Lead the delivery of complex technology initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with client goals and strategic priorities.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams to successfully deliver programs involving system modernization, platform integrations, and process optimization.
* Drive delivery cadence, ensuring progress across multiple initiatives while maintaining alignment with key milestones, dependencies, and KPIs.
Stakeholder Management
* Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, building trust and credibility at multiple levels — from delivery teams to C-suite.
* Facilitate executive updates, working sessions, and steering committees with clarity and strategic thinking.
* Translate technical concepts into business-relevant outcomes.
Team & Delivery Leadership
* Foster team alignment and collaboration between technical, functional, and business stakeholders to ensure project execution and value realization.
* Address bottlenecks proactively, resolve cross-team issues, and maintain delivery momentum under evolving project and business conditions.
* Collaborate with client and internal teams to manage scope, resourcing, risks, and priorities.
Technical Fluency
* Maintain a clear understanding of enterprise architecture, platforms (AWS cloud, data, integration), automation tools, and delivery pipelines.
* Able to troubleshoot issues in collaboration with architects and engineers, and bring informed perspectives to technical discussions.
* Serve as a bridge between delivery execution and technical enablement, guiding decisions with both business and technical insight.
Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in IT projects or delivery management within technology transformation environments.
* Experience leading multi-stream programs involving modernization, cloud migration, integration, and/or digital capabilities.
* Proven track record managing senior stakeholders and delivering enterprise-wide initiatives with measurable impact.
* Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels — able to navigate high-level stakeholder conversations while getting hands-on when needed.
* Strong familiarity with agile delivery practices, Jira/Confluence, PMO methodologies, and enterprise IT environments.
* Prior experience in airline, travel, or transportation industries is highly desirable.
* Availability to work onsite at the client’s office 2–3 days per week.
Preferred Certifications
* Experience with DevOps culture and methodologies.
* Knowledge of modern application delivery (microservices, containerization).
* Experience working in the aviation industry (e.g., airlines and airport operations).
Location
* Hybrid 2-3 times a week. Office located in London
Some of the benefits you'll enjoy working with us:
* The chance to join an organisation with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
* The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
* A highly competitive compensation package.
* Medical insurance.