Senior Manager, Hardware Deployment
Amadeus · Lisbon
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Summary
Lead global hardware deployment initiatives across the Amadeus AirOps portfolio, powering Self Service, Seamless Journey, and Border Management solutions worldwide. Build and inspire a high‑performing deployment team to deliver projects on time, drive customer satisfaction, and secure revenue outcomes. Own the end‑to‑end deployment strategy, including stakeholder alignment, resource planning, risk management, and governance across a complex global landscape. Champion quality, innovation, and continuous improvement while acting as a trusted hardware deployment expert across AirOps.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing global hardware deployment team.
- Deliver complex deployment projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Manage deployment planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across the portfolio.
- Identify and mitigate delivery, technical, and operational risks.
- Provide regular status updates and performance reporting to stakeholders.
- Support cutover planning, testing, and production deployments.
- Own deployment cost estimates and resource forecasts.
- Act as the technical expert for hardware deployment solutions and airport systems.
- Drive resolution of complex technical and operational challenges.
- Conduct feasibility assessments and contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Provide customer and on-site support during critical deployment phases.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and deployment standards.
- Partner with customers to define requirements and implementation plans.
- Collaborate with Product, R&D, and operational teams to improve delivery outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement, scalability, and standardization of deployment processes.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and mentor teams across the organization.
About the ideal candidate:
- University degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (or equivalent experience);
- Accredited in Project Management methodologies and Health & Safety;
- 10+ years of experience in the Air Transport Industry;
- 10+ years of proven people management and senior leadership experience;
- Recognized expert in self‑service, electromechanical, and baggage handling hardware solutions;
- Strong expertise in Auto Bag Drop, kiosks, biometrics, self‑service, and automation;
- Solid understanding of the airport ecosystem and airline operational environments;
- Knowledge of software development and hardware manufacturing life cycles;
- Strong understanding of airline IT systems, competitive products, and business practices (Reservations, Inventory, DCS);
- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong communication skills at all organizational levels;
- Willingness and availability to travel as required.
What we can offer you:
- 💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including bonus, pension plan, travel, and healthcare insurance, as well as lunch allowance and other benefits.
- 🌎 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 flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it 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.
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