Manager Innovation

About SITA At SITA we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the global air travel industry. We are a diverse, collaborative and entrepreneurial team dedicated to transforming the travel and transport industry. Overview SITA operates in 95% of international airports and works closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. We thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting‑edge technology to keep operations running like clockwork. We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees. About You You are a dynamic force in steering decisions, thriving in complex situations, untangling issues with ease and finding innovative solutions. Your collaborative nature makes you an excellent business partner, a catalyst for success and a go‑to person for navigating complex challenges. You possess a knack for data and analytics, excel in strategic thinking, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels. About the Role As Manager of Innovation & Strategy within the Strategic Growth and Enablement Team, you shape business decisions and deliver tangible impact. You lead a wide range of projects, collaborate across business units and operational functions, prioritize tight timelines, establish facts, analyze implications, recommend courses of action and enable execution. You deliver compelling presentations to senior executives and take hands‑on responsibility for realizing outcomes. Leadership in Strategy Projects Lead work streams within C‑level strategy and innovation projects, developing robust fact bases, articulating insights, refining recommendations and communicating outcomes. Drive initiatives forward, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals. External Insights and Innovative Growth Ideas Identify and utilize internal and external information sources to uncover new business, industry and market insights. Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses to address strategic challenges and opportunities comprehensively. Be a source of external insights and innovative growth ideas for SITA. Stakeholder Engagement Foster strong relationships and collaboration with business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and quality control of results. Leverage insights from stakeholders to drive strategic decision‑making and business growth. Core Competencies Exceptional analytical skills and numerical fluency, capable of dissecting complex data and deriving actionable insights to drive strategic decision‑making. Forward‑thinking strategist with excellent problem‑solving skills. Customer‑centric with a focus on delivering results and the ability to manage through influence. Required Qualifications University degree in Business Administration, Management, Sciences, or a relevant field. Demonstrated track record in management consulting in a top‑tier Strategy Consulting firm with experience as an Associate, Consultant, or similar roles in Investment Banking or Product at a large technology company. 3+ years of hands‑on experience in the delivery of strategy, innovation, and implementation projects in complex environments. Exceptional project management skills: adept at planning and managing multi‑stakeholder initiatives. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and insights clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels. Excellent stakeholder and relationship management. Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity and pivot quickly. Experience in structuring strategic initiatives and building robust business proposals. Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written. Technology and/or aviation industry experience preferred. Why Join Us By joining SITA you will work on high‑impact projects, collaborate with top‑tier professionals, and drive strategic initiatives that shape the future of the industry. What We Offer Flex Week: work from home up to 2 days/week. Flex Day: flex arrival time to beat rush hours or leave earlier for personal commitments. Flex‑Location: enjoy up to 30 workdays of benefits anywhere in the world. Employee Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free yearly service offering practical advice in various aspects of your life. Professional Development: training platforms, inclusive of LinkedIn Learning Competitive Benefits: tailored to the local market and your employment status. #J-18808-Ljbffr