ADTRAV Travel Management, founded in 1977, has over four decades of experience in managing corporate, government, vacation, group, meetings, and incentive travel programs across the United States. They are seeking a Project Manager who will lead internal and external stakeholders through software development and implementation projects, ensuring effective communication and project tracking.
Responsibilities:
- Understand ADTRAV products, systems, and processes to assist clients and be able to communicate best practices on configurable options of the ADTRAV and OBT systems
- Serve as a point of contact for the client during the solution development and implementation process
- Lead implementation calls with clients and internal stakeholders
- Prepare meeting agendas and write summaries after meetings to provide to all stakeholders
- Write requirements documents based on client and internal conversations
- Communicate requirements clearly and effectively to key stakeholders
- Track project plan and ensure it stays on track and deliverables are communicated to stakeholders
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure deadlines are met
- Adjust schedules and timelines as needed based on client requirements and objectives
- Ensure availability and allocation of resources
- Create and maintain thorough project documentation
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
- Provide reports and updates to management as required
- Become an expert in ADTRAV's industry and customer base
- Represent ADTRAV by embracing the company values and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and clients
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience required
- At least 2 years of professional experience overseeing/managing projects
- 3+ years of implementation experience
- Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
- Experience with Jira or other ticketing systems required
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Adept at finding solutions to meet the needs of key stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
- Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with varying deadlines
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, while also being open to receive feedback and direction as needed
- Able to present a professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers/clients and work cooperatively
- Ability to work remotely and meet the company home-office requirements
- Able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time, without leaving the work area
- Able to maintain confidentiality of company and client information
- Able to successfully pass a credit, criminal, and/or employment reference background check
- This position has access to data as part of a government contract, and it is a requirement of the contract for individuals to be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must be able to show proof upon hire that they meet this requirement
- Able to successfully pass a government clearance process as required by clients
- Experience in the travel industry with technologies, including GDS systems and booking tools strongly preferred