Job: Aviation – Project Manager

Are you a project manager from an IT or software delivery environment and a background in the travel industry? Do you have an understanding of aviation systems and want to further your career with a Fast Track 100 company? If so, read on.

Offering an unbeatable service to enable you to put together your perfect holiday at the lowest market price, our client is a team of travel experts. Using unique technology, they offer not only the lowest priced flights and cheap accommodation, but also an extensive range of other holiday options. They are now looking to recruit an Aviation Project Manager to join their winning team on a contract basis lasting up to 12 months.

Voted the industry’s Top Provider of Hotels by the UK travel industry and Best Tour Operator- Agent Website 2009 by Travolution, this is the ideal platform to develop your project management career. You’ll enjoy a friendly and laid back atmosphere within our client’s successful and rapidly growing business.

Working with business users and software suppliers, as an Aviation Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering system improvements, specifically in the area of aviation. 

Your role will encompass all aspects of the project lifecycle from requirements gathering and design, through to development and testing, whilst clearly articulating project goals and timelines. You’ll also be required to manage and build working relationships with third party suppliers, and as such, your communication skills must be second to none. 

To be considered for this rewarding contract position, you must have:

– Project management experience gained within an IT systems or software delivery environment
– Experience in the travel industry
– Knowledge of aviation systems, such as Gallileo or Amadeus, online flight booking engines, such as Multicom, Ypsilon (or similar), and aviation booking systems

Organised and target-driven, as an Aviation Project Manager, you must have a good attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage. Strong communication and negotiation skills are key.