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IDEMIA · 3 weeks ago

Senior Program and Project Manager - Federal & Travel

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

IDEMIA is the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. The Senior Program and Project Manager will lead programs in secure passenger screening and identity verification, manage complex projects in the travel and security industries, and cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure program success.

Identity ManagementInformation TechnologyNetwork Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead programs implementing secure passenger screening, identity verification and digital identity management in partnership with airports, airlines, and Federal agencies

Serve as the subject matter expert on travel industry operations, with hands-on experience working alongside airlines, airports, and applicable Federal agencies

Support new business initiatives by collaborating closely with business development teams and market leaders to identify, pursue, and implement growth opportunities

Cultivate and sustain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners, including executives, airlines, airports, federal agencies, and technology providers

Oversee the lifecycle of complex, multi-disciplinary projects, particularly in the travel and security industries

Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time and high-quality outcomes

Identify potential risks and coordinate mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions

Establish and monitor contract Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Prepare reports and regularly present updates to leadership, customer stakeholders, and partners as required

Oversee program financials by tracking budget adherence, monitoring percentage of completion, and reporting point-in-time performance metrics to ensure fiscal accountability and support data-driven decision-making

Support the quote, proposal, and pricing process by collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to develop competitive and compliant submissions

Orchestrate deliverables through successful completion using cross-functional teams

Qualification

Program ManagementTravel Market ExperienceProject Management MethodologiesFinancial ManagementRisk ManagementAnalytical SkillsTechnical ProficiencyCertificationsCommunication SkillsCross Functional Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field

6+ years of progressive experience in program management, including substantial work within the travel and security sectors

Proven history of managing large-scale programs in partnership with airlines, airports, federal agencies, and security solution providers

Demonstrated expertise in airline and airport operations, interface with applicable federal agencies such as the USCIS, TSA, CBP, and leadership in deploying identity and security solutions

Strong ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, navigate challenging stakeholder landscapes, and drive consensus in a dynamic environment

Advanced knowledge of project and program management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMI)

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging executive leadership, customer stakeholders and external partners

Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with project management and industry-specific tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, Jira)