project manager (travel category management)
Posted a week ago by Barclay Meade
As the supporting Project Manager for the global travel agency implementation, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the successful integration of the agency's services into our multinational company's framework. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills, a strong grasp of project management methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across various regions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project management:
- Support the implementation including planning, scheduling, and managing project activities.
- Coordinate project activities, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Monitor progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
Engagement:
- Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders.
- Communicate project updates, milestones, and challenges effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Identify and address potential risks and issues that may arise during the implementation process and proactively develop solutions.
- Develop and deliver training materials for end-users.
- Post-Implementation Assessment: Conduct post-implementation assessments to measure the success of the implementation and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Experience Required
- Proven experience in project management within international organisations.
- Experience in similar global travel management company implementation
- Strong Travel industry knowledge, including online booking tools
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable but not mandatory.
Technical & Soft Skills Required
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract meaningful insights from data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Good technical and management skills including problem solving and decision making.
- Ability to work with and integrate with other teams.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Fluent in English, other languages as a bonus
Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Project Management, or related field; PMP certification preferred.
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- 6 months
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- Job Reference:
- 570164_1714041467
- Job ID:
- 221537219
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