.About UsLSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.Mission: As the IT Program Manager your leadership will be instrumental in orchestrating our transition to a stand-alone IT organization. Collaborating closely with LSG's global IT community you'll drive all activities and projects to enable reaching our target operating model. The PM is a collaborator and leader who will bring people together to drive solutions and answers.What we OfferA key role in shaping the company's future through innovative and transformative projects.The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced and innovative environment.A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance.Essential FunctionsStand-alone IT Program ManagementIdentify and manage IT transition activities/projects globally at all stages throughout the transition lifecycle executed by the LSG Group.Establish transition program governance to control internal and external cross project dependencies, overall program milestones and RAID.Manage baselines and process changes to program/project scope and timeline.Establish appropriate communication to all stakeholder of the transition (incl. Business, Board, IT and external provider)Overview and manage costs for all projects related to transition.Identify staffing need for project roles as well as coordination and controlling of external support. Ensure complete transition of services to LSG IT operation incl. processes, assets, support processes and documentation and potentially staff/provider.IT Strategy and Portfolio Management (jointly with IT Director)Create, shape, and position the IT Target Operating Model (IT TOM) of LSG during the transition into a standalone IT organization. Establish and shape IT support organization to be able to operate all future IT services.Set-up a strategic IT portfolio and demand management to ensure focus on the value creation plans and alignment with the business requirements towards IT.Identify value creation and IT optimization potential and support global initiatives on the growth mission. Complement the IT leadership team and advise on IT related discussions and decisions.Knowledge, Skills and Experience5+ years of experience in running complex, full-lifecycle IT projects in complex and challenging operating environments. (IT carve-out management experience is preferred.)Knowledge or hands-on experience with business process mapping in the aviation or catering industry
