Associate Project Manager (Team Lead)

WELCOME TO SITA. We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations are the secrets behind the success of the world's air travel industry. You’ll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge technology to make their operations run like clockwork.

About The Role: As Team Lead, you will manage and oversee a team of project managers and network engineers responsible for delivering a dedicated portfolio of projects supporting Heathrow’s network infrastructure. Strong resource planning, leadership, and stakeholder management will be critical to ensure outcomes are delivered on time and to the required standard. Success in this role will require attention to detail, effective time management, strong influencing skills, and the ability to motivate a diverse team within a global working environment. The work location for this position is Heathrow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and Managing Project and Engineering Teams – Review, recommend, and maintain the optimal team structure in line with organizational needs, capacity requirements, and skills strategy. Act as the first point of escalation for project team members within your portfolio, taking ownership of issues and driving them through to resolution.
• Project Management Administration – Champion the standards, processes, and practices defined by the company and the PMO. Promote consistent adoption of project management practices and support continuous improvement in delivery performance.
• Governance and Reporting – Ensure strong governance and robust reporting across your team and the projects they deliver. Drive compliance with internal standards and frameworks, providing structured, timely, and transparent updates to stakeholders and management. Champion consistency in documentation, KPI tracking, and the use of data to support effective decision-making.
• Customer Relationship and Escalation Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with Heathrow and other stakeholders, customers, and delivery partners to support effective project delivery and service outcomes. Act as a key escalation point for customer and delivery issues, ensuring concerns are assessed, prioritised, and resolved in a timely and professional manner. Communicate clearly with stakeholders, manage expectations effectively, and promote a collaborative approach to issue resolution and continuous improvement.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Team Lead or Line Manager, managing a team of at least 10 project managers and IT engineers.
• Proven experience leading and managing teams, whether as a team leader, supervisor, or manager.
• Strong governance, people management, and motivational capabilities.
• Experience in the aviation industry and/or at Heathrow Airport is highly desirable.
• Effective team leadership skills and experience.
• Excellent stakeholder and customer engagement skills, particularly within complex operational environments such as airports.

MUST HAVE

• Experience as a Team Lead or Line Manager managing project managers and engineering resources.
• Experience conducting regular reviews to assess skills and capabilities and implementing development plans where required.
• Experience reviewing resource capacity and demand on a regular basis.
• Experience managing budgets for teams and projects delivered by team members.
• Proven ability to build and manage effective customer relationships.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience managing small to medium-sized networking projects.
• Exposure to Cisco networking products.
• Experience working within the aviation industry.

What We Offer

At SITA, we disrupt the status quo, by empowering our people to pioneer innovations that touch the lives of billions. Bringing together diverse minds from across the globe, we foster a dynamic and positive workplace culture, that values our talented team members for their contributions and dedication.

Check out our core benefits, enabling our people across the globe:

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on the needs of your team and your customers).
• Flex Day: Shape your workday to suit your life and your plans.
• Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
• Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year, and Champion Health – a personalized, proactive platform to support diverse wellbeing needs.
• Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
• Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.