IT Project Manager

This role can be based out of Spain (Palma de Mallorca, Valencia) or Romania (Iasi) Who are WebBeds? WebBeds is the world’s fastest growing provider of accommodation distribution services to the travel industry. Our products incorporate distribution APIs, payment integrations, ERP integration, Data Lakes, User Interfaces, and others. Our search API reach peaks of more than 50.000 requests per second, each one consisting of tens or hundreds of hotels, with continued expansion. "We design, deliver and support innovative solutions through engagement, collaboration and a fearsome passion for creating customer value" is our mission as an IT organization. With this in mind, we strive to be at the leading edge of technology when it comes to build the platform that meets the needs of our Supply partners and customers. This translates to the use of latest technology including .NET Core versions, K8S, microservices architecture, clouds hosting and orchestration, CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, Proactive monitoring, and alerting systems, to name a few. Our delivery teams have the creativity and freedom to express themselves by building innovative solutions to often complex problems and are challenged to reach higher levels daily. Our teams consist of product owners, QA engineers, Software Engineers, and people from across the business all working collectively and collaboratively. We have a very strong technical team from which you will be able to learn, but are encouraged by new ideas and fresh thinking that you will bring with you. WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX : WEB) – an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business. What makes us stand out? We are a wholesale global travel organization We have 1500+ people speaking 50+ languages in 120+ cites across 50+ countries  We partner with over 430,000 properties in more than 15,000 destinations  We work with more than 44,000 travel companies in 139 source markets  We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking In this role you will : The IT Project Manager is responsible for driving all the aspects of the projects assigned, including collaboration and coordination across multiple IT and business teams, leading delivery teams and expediting issue resolution as well as risk mitigation plans to ensure successful achievement of implementation phases with WebBeds booking platforms & connected systems that may be impacted.  As member of PMO team the IT Project Manager will be leading and motivating all delivery team members involved in set programs, to ensure quality into deliveries and drive time focus goals, tracking progress and communicating with all teams involved in the project including senior management across the organization. Key responsibilities  Analyzing, planning, and developing scheduled projects. Holding regular technical team meetings to help address any questions or challenges regarding projects. Updating and maintaining track of project progress. Reporting and communicating status of project. Managing risks and issues identified to ensure successful delivery of the project on time. Drive all aspects of the Project Management role including collaboration and coordination across multiple IT and business segments, working with Presales for RFP responses and building offers, and constantly communicating with upper management. Motivates delivery team members, drives precision and quality into deliveries. Orchestrates launches that comprise project deliverables as well as production issue fixes, which may occur outside regular business hours. Leads delivery teams during post-launch phases for expedited issue resolution. Actively maps, studies, and addresses risks and issues by elaborating a mitigation / response plan while proactively tracking its execution. Create and deliver professional presentations on project kick-offs, phase gates, status reports, etc. Tracks budget and resource utilization across while managing third party relationships (procurement) in the successful achievement of project / program delivery. Technically biased, engages with engineering in technical discussions with Software Engineers, Product Owners, and System Engineers facilitating / driving issue resolution and removing cross-functional impediments to keep the team focused on delivery. Mentors junior colleagues and helps to find pathways to difficult situations occurring in other projects. Plays the business analyst role when needed, helping with the requirements elicitation and documentation. The skills we would love to see in your suitcase! Excellent experience in delivering large scale Technology projects. Have at least 3 years IT project management experience managing different stakeholders including business process owners, external vendors, & support teams. Have at least 3 years in IT operations management experience ensuring the smooth running of IT systems and infrastructure. Experience within travel, specifically B2B travel and working on projects across ancillary services would be a distinct advantage. Experienced in solution implementation Resourceful, creative, takes initiative and responsible. Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The capability to organize, manage, and direct cross-functional teams to address and solve technical and business issues. Bachelor’s Degree in IT / Computer Science or related discipline. Possess professional certification (i.e., Project Management, Business Analysis or related qualification) Why choose us as your next destination? We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly, energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward. Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce, but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires, we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support. International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe 🌎 Dynamic environment with the chance to grow, influence & impact change ⚡ Disruptive, fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities 💼 Culture built on collaboration🤝 empowerment and innovation 💡 Find out more about the WebBeds business at www.webbeds.com  - #LI-Hybrid