Direct Travel is seeking an Enterprise Implementation Project Manager who will be responsible for delivering timely and successful customer implementations. This client-facing role involves coordinating efforts with internal and external resources to meet project objectives and manage risks effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Lead & drive structured global project team of internal cross functional resources, maintaining outcomes and timely delivery
- Consultative approach to maintain alignment in contracted scope and DT best practice while securing customer participation and engagement
- Own and maintain well documented and organized project plans, schedules with internal and external stakeholders
- Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
- Global awareness and business acumen
- Manage project risk by engaging with key stakeholders and document solution and outcomes
- Escalates critical issues to management team members as required
- Maintain understanding and expertise in process flows and related documents for the business
- Assist, as needed, commercial teams in strategic sales presentations where implementation is on the agenda
Requirements:
- 12+ years of experience in client onboarding, system implementation, or operations support; preferably in the corporate travel or SaaS sectors
- Project Management experience with ability to balance and prioritize deadlines of concurrent projects
- Proven organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (English required, bilingual a plus)
- Strong skills in MS Office tools, Smartsheet, project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Asana), and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
- Familiarity with travel technology and booking platforms such as Spotnana, Concur, Deem, Sabre, Amadeus, or other online booking/GDS tools
- Must be self-motivated and willing to accept change
- Must take ownership of all assigned tasks and project related assignments