AdresseGeneral Project Management
Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey!
Senior/Principal Project Manager (Strategic Programs & Services)
Sabre is the global leader in innovative technology that leads the travel industry. We are always looking for bright and driven people who have a penchant for technology and want to hone their skills. If you are interested in challenging work, being part of a global team, and solving complex problems through technology, business intelligence and analytics, and Agile practices – then Sabre is right for you! It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs for our customers.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
You will be the part of the Strategic Programs & Services (“SPS”) EMEA team within Commercial and Services. Has the experience and capability to exercise independent judgment to apply advanced skills, concepts, practices and procedures to support everything from several small to medium projects to very complex large programs. Makes decisions that have impact on success of project team, department, work group, and customer. Publishes regular internal and external projects status reports and manages project budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages through governance structures, creating detailed program level plans that provide guidance to projects where detailed project level plans are established;
- Alignment and adherence to standards and direction set by Sabre;
- Supervises and/or develops and manages communication plan to include content, frequency, audience and channels;
- Conducts all project management functions;
- Develops and maintains relationships with key internal Sabre business units, ensures program and projects are moving forward and that they are following the Sabre standards;
- Advises senior management and executives of program / project and customer status;
- Works with customers face-to-face on a regular basis and manages customer relationships at senior manager and executive level;
- Provides early warnings and quality assurance;
- Facilitates program and project level issues and change management resolution;
- Executes and reports on schedules, budget and expenses, risks and issues;
- Manages projects / programs from initiation through delivery till closure;
- Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the program / project / product on schedule and within budget constraints;
- Manages the Change Request process and the supports the sale of additional Services offerings;
- Works closely with the Sabre Services Executives and the Account team in supporting Sabre’s strategy with key customers in the region;
- Supports Business Operations, Service Experience (PMO) team by developing / improving processes, documentation, project management playbooks, lessons learned, etc.
- Actively participates in global Professional Services, Consulting & Support initiatives.
EXPERIENCE:
- Travel Agency / Global Distribution Systems (travel eco system) domain expertise preferred
- Minimum 8 years program and/or project management experience managing software system implementations;
- PMP or equivalent certification in program and project management methodology;
- Possesses and applies expert knowledge of project management principles, practices and procedures to the completion of assignments;
- Excellent analytical skills, is detail-oriented and interacts well with others;
- Operational savvy;
- Has fluent written and verbal communication skills in English and German. Any other languages are additional advantage (ideally Spanish).
- Intimate knowledge with delivery methods and standards;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite;
- Fully proficient in MS Project;
- Must be able to interface appropriately at program and project team level;
- Good track record in customer facing role and communication;
- Understands the concepts, definitions and application of project reports;
- Possesses an understanding of quality assurance concepts;
- Experience working in a matrix organization and supporting virtual distributed teams;
- Experience in management consulting, working for a software vendor and/or in the travel industry preferred.
TRAVEL: Approximately 50% (depending on assignment).
We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.
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