Sr Project Manager - Travel Tech

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel.

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

General Description:

The Project Manager leads conversion projects from requirements definition through implementation to handover to Business as Usual (project closure). We refer to a conversion project when a travel agency (TMC, Leisure agency or OTA) moves all or a part of their Air/Car/Hotel/Rail business from a competitor GDS to Sabre.

Responsibilities:

1. Risk and Issue Management

2. Provides direction to project team to ensure maximum performance

3. Coordinates internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope and schedule

4. Develops and maintains relationships with customers and third parties

5. Creates project plans, status reports and other project documentation as required

6. Analyzes project status and monitors KPIs

7. Coordinates the handover to BAU teams

Profile Qualifications:

1. General understanding of Travel Industry infrastructure, technology and relationship between suppliers, developers and subscribers

2. Ability to connect with a variety of audiences at all levels within and outside Sabre

3. Account Management knowledge and the ability to present and deal with stakeholders up to management level

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills (English + French and/or German)

5. Creative individual with strong analytical and solution-oriented skills

6. Four or more years of Project Management Experience

7. Excellent presentation skills

8. Professional certification such as Prince2 or PMP

9. Team player with experience of working with different cultures in a global environment

10. Sabre and/or other GDS hands-on experience is a plus

Other Information:

1. Languages: Fluent in English + French

2. Travel required 25% of the time

3. Position level: Senior

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.