Implementation Project Principal Specialist

Summary :

The Principal Implementation Specialist leads complex implementation projects and strategic workstreams. The role provides technical and delivery leadership, mentors project teams and supports business growth through feasibility assessments, implementation sizing and pre-sales activities. The position operates with significant autonomy and regularly engages senior management stakeholders. 

In This Role You Will

• Lead complex implementations and strategic workstreams. 
• Drive delivery strategy, execution planning, governance and escalation management. 
• Support feasibility studies, assessments and implementation sizing activities. 
• Support pre-sales and customer proposal activities with delivery expertise. 
• Influence scope, delivery approach and risk mitigation through credible implementation input. 
• Mentor Project Leads and Specialists and support capability development. 
• Lead internal improvement programs, delivery standards and knowledge management initiatives. 
• Represent implementation teams in senior stakeholder forums. 
• Strong customer and internal stakeholder management skills. 

About the Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience leading complex implementation projects, with strong project management and delivery leadership capabilities.
• Strong technical background with expertise in systems integration, application lifecycle management, governance, testing coordination, and impacted application landscapes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through excellent communication, reporting, stakeholder management, and senior leadership engagement skills.
• Experience supporting feasibility assessments, implementation sizing, delivery planning, and risk management to ensure successful project outcomes.
• A collaborative professional with a strong business and product mindset, proven mentoring and coaching experience, and a track record of driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

What we can offer you:

💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.

🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

🌟 A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work; however the hybrid model works best for them.

🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.  

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