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.
Team Description
Our team is looking for a Principal Program Manager who will report to our Director, Program Management. This role is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed when expected and within budget. Program managers plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the process.
Role and Responsibilities:
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed using preferred methodology
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Degree in relevant field
Impeccable oral and written communication skills, with the ability to creatively tell stories and adjust tone and style based on communication channel
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical skills
Airline Industry Domain Knowledge
Super Positive and Customer comes first attitude
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or equivalent. Proficient with a project scheduling software tool-MS Project preferred
Must have an affinity for the travel and technology industry
What will you achieve?
Responsible for planning and managing programs to meet service delivery, quality and cost goals.
Acting as program team leader, reviews user, technical and logistical requirements, identifies tasks, assigns and coordinates resources and creates/tracks project schedules
Ensures clear communication and timely resolution of issues
Establishes project roadmaps.
Interprets business needs and oversees translation into technical plans. • • Provides regular oversight over project plans
Provides project reports (& other PM artefacts) and recommends adjustments.
Makes resource adjustments to meet plans.
What's in it for you?
Managing state-of-the-art Airline IT projects.
Opportunity to work with premium airlines in the EMEA region and making a difference
Be part of one of the world’s largest Travel technology company
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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