Technical Project Manager

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

• London (2 3 times a week in the office)

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package.
• Medical insurance.
• 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.