USA_Project Manager

Pay Rate Range: $ 50.38 - 64.39/hr.
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Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Engagement Manager to lead and oversee IT operations for a greenfield airport terminal implementation.
This role requires strong background in Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, ERP applications, and IoT device related applications, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and controls.
The Engagement Manager will coordinate across a diverse vendor ecosystem including SITA, Schneider Electric, and other strategic partners, ensuring seamless delivery of mission-critical systems in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership
Drive end-to-end IT operations for an airport terminal
Establish governance frameworks aligned with federal regulations and aviation standards.
Ensure operational readiness and resilience across infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP, and IoT systems.

Vendor Stakeholder Management:
Act as the primary liaison between airport authorities, federal regulators, and technology vendors.
Manage multi-vendor ecosystems including SITA, Schneider Electric, and other solution providers.
Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and service excellence.

Compliance Risk Management:
Ensure strict adherence to FAA, TSA, and other federal regulatory requirements.
Ensure cybersecurity controls and risk mitigation strategies for critical airport systems.
Manage audits, assessments, and reporting to maintain compliance posture.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Experience:
10 years in IT program/operations management, with at least 5 years in airport or government-regulated environments.
Proven track record managing greenfield implementations with complex IT ecosystems.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity frameworks, ERP systems, and IoT applications.

Skills:
Strong knowledge of federal regulations, aviation standards, and compliance frameworks.
Excellent vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage large-scale, multi-vendor IT operations under strict regulatory controls.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Background:
Prior experience working in airport IT operations or government-regulated environments.
Familiarity with aviation technology vendors such as SITA, Schneider Electric, and similar ecosystems.
Exposure to mission-critical systems in highly secure and regulated industries.

Role Impact:
This position is pivotal in ensuring the successful launch and ongoing operations of a new airport terminal, safeguarding compliance, operational efficiency, and passenger experience through robust IT systems and vendor collaboration.

Competencies: Airline - Airport Operations - 8+ years experience

Skills:

Category Name Required Importance Experience Skill Category Test1 _MN Airline - Airport Operations Yes 1 7+ years