SITA is the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don’t just connect the global aviation industry. We

apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport.

We design, build, and support technology solutions all with one vision to create easy air travel every step of the way. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Are you ready to explore the opportunities?

Graduate Project Management - Finance Division

This is an ideal entry-level role where you will work on many project activities within our fast-paced global Finance, Legal & Corporate Services community.

The essence of the role is to provide support to a small, central Project Office which drives and supports a wide range of initiatives that meets the needs of FLCS Must-Win battles by providing hands-on project support and other assistance under the supervision of the team lead.

This role provides an opportunity to:

• Work with people in a local or distant setting who come from diverse backgrounds.
• Develop core competencies and skills needed to pursue a career in project management.
• Give the incumbent exposure to major corporate related projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Support to the Project Management Office in the management of key Projects:

• Track or support the Project Manager(s) in tracking activities and deliverables to completion (e.g. ensure progress on action logs).
• Help design project document templates to ensure content quality consistency across team members.
• Manage small work packages, delivering the agreed scope on time, on budget, and at the targeted quality level, with supervision from team lead.
• Support the planning process by drafting various plans and log-type documents.
• Organize (scheduling, preparing agenda and presentations) and participate in project team meetings, recording and issuing decisions & actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Support your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) or Project Managers in Researching, analyzing, formatting, and validating data to support specific deliverables.
• Support your (SMEs) or Project Managers in preparing specific deliverables including but not limited to work plans and status reports, content delivery.
• Ramp-up expertise in controlling and reporting on project costs vs. budget, and management of project-related purchase orders (incl. ensuring payments are completed as scheduled).

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in business administration or Information Technology
• Relevant project management qualifications or willingness to undertake them (e.g. PMP)
• Some experience in Project Coordination having assisted project managers on one or more projects.
• Some experience in either IT solutions provider environment / Team experience in an IT environment / Finance operations environment.
• Department related Knowledge and Skills: interest in IT-Solution and Air Transport Industry (ATI), basic understanding or financial management concepts including budgeting, Forecasting, reporting and operations within finance.
• Project Management Knowledge and Skills: able to operate within virtual teams, to plan, organize and structure your own work and the work of others
• Pro-activity and persistence, attention to detail and analytical skills, communication and reporting skills – presentations
• Focus on delivering results, strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Confidentiality / discretion
• Strong proficiency in MS Office 365 (in Particular Excel / PowerPoint / MS Teams)

WHAT WE OFFER:  

SITA’s workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer:

🏡 Flex-week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs).

⌚ Flex-day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office, to beat the rush hours or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game: We support you in being open about your needs and routine with you manager.

🌎 Flex-location: Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!

🙌🏽 Competitive benefits according to the local market

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.

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

SITA as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between SITA and a third party. SITA is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of SITA.

Data Processing:

SITA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. SITA complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that SITA is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As their Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines SITA. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com