Terminal Systems Project Manager (AIRPORTS / AVIATION)

Overview

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Manages design reviews, technical compliance assessments, interface coordination activities, and systems integration planning across all assigned terminal systems packages.
• Oversees the implementation, integration, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover of terminal operational systems including AODB, FIDS/FIDS-DS, RMS, AOCC, FLIRT, SPS, ATCMS, DMS, and PAVA platforms.
• Coordinates Interface Control Document (ICD) development and interface management activities between terminal systems, ICT infrastructure, operational technologies, airline systems, and third-party platforms.
• Manages coordination activities with EPC contractors, ICT workstreams, ORAT teams, IVVQ consultants, airport operators, airline stakeholders, and specialist systems vendors.
• Leads multidisciplinary coordination activities involving KKIA Operations, KSIA operational stakeholders, airline community representatives, and associated operational interfaces.
• Monitors systems integration dependencies, interface risks, operational constraints, and programme sequencing activities associated with terminal operations.
• Supports the development and execution of integrated testing and commissioning strategies including FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, operational trials, and phased activation activities.
• Coordinates operational readiness activities and supports ORAT milestones, operational transition planning, and phased go-live requirements.
• Ensures all terminal systems comply with applicable aviation regulations, airport operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and programme governance procedures.
• Supports risk management activities by identifying integration risks, operational impacts, and mitigation measures associated with terminal systems implementation.
• Provides leadership and direction to systems integration teams, testing & commissioning personnel, specialist consultants, and vendor coordination resources.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aviation Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 18 years of professional experience in airport systems delivery, operational technologies, aviation infrastructure, or complex systems integration programmes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving terminal systems, operational technologies, or airport systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex terminal operational systems within live airport environments.
• Strong experience in systems integration, testing & commissioning, interface management, and operational readiness activities.
• Experience managing specialist airport systems vendors and multidisciplinary contractor interfaces is essential.
• GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable.
• Must possess strong client-facing communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of airport terminal systems, operational technologies, and integrated aviation environments.
• Strong understanding of operational terminal constraints and airport operational continuity requirements.
• Ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary interfaces across vendors, contractors, operational stakeholders, airline representatives, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within complex programme delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of aviation operational standards, cybersecurity requirements, and airport operational compliance frameworks.
• Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, integration procedures, and systems architecture deliverables.
• Ability to function effectively within large-scale multi-organizational programme environments while maintaining alignment with client objectives and operational priorities.
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