Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager

As the Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of enterprise IT projects with regional and global impact. You will manage projects end-to-end-from planning to implementation and handover-ensuring they deliver value to the business. This role works closely with business teams, IT stakeholders, and external vendors to drive digital transformation initiatives across areas such as business applications, data analytics, infrastructure, cloud, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope, timeline, budget, resources, risks, and deliverables
• Lead project planning, execution, testing, deployment, and transition to operations
• Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly communication
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress, and provide regular status updates
• Identify risks and issues, implement mitigation plans, and escalate where necessary
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment on project goals
• Manage vendors and external partners to ensure successful delivery
• Oversee testing cycles, defect resolution, and system readiness
• Develop cutover and hypercare plans to support smooth implementation
• Ensure adherence to project governance, processes, and standards
• Support continuous improvement of project management practices and tools
• Participate in project prioritisation and portfolio planning activities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in IT project management
• Experience managing projects using tools such as Smartsheet or similar
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, CSM)

Desired Attributes

• Experience managing projects in areas such as IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, HR, or finance systems
• Exposure to digital transformation or enterprise IT initiatives
• Experience working in a global or cross-functional environment
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Good negotiation and vendor management capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Self-driven, adaptable, and able to work independently or in a team
• Experience in the aviation industry is an advantage
• Alignment with Jet Aviation's values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.