IT Project Manager

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring a dedicated IT Project Manager to support ongoing projects at LAX airport. This position is based on-site at LAX airport and is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between multiple project stakeholders while supporting IT projects. This position will be focused on providing project updates, assessments, supporting project coordination, and more.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Airport Operations, and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate alignment and communication across internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors.
• Provide timely and accurate updates on project status, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Support coordination of IT project activities across multiple terminals to ensure consistency and awareness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential operational impacts and support mitigation efforts through operational expertise.
• Coordinate and engage with contractors to support project execution, scheduling, and compliance with operational requirements.
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and operational briefings to maintain situational awareness.
• Assist in tracking project progress, action items, and deliverables to support successful implementation.
• Support the integration of airport equipment and systems with IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
• Identify risks, gaps, and coordination challenges, and escalate as appropriate.
• Foster strong working relationships across terminals and stakeholder groups to support efficient project deliveries.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Knowledge of airport operational IT systems, end-user hardware, and integrated airport infrastructure, including SITA systems, airport IT infrastructure and tie-in integrations, PMWeb, Bluebeam, Adobe Pro, SharePoint, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with airport systems such as FIDS, AODB, BHS systems, kiosks, and gate/terminal operational equipment supporting day-to-day airport operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical audiences.
• High level of organizational awareness and operational understanding.
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced airport environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset.
• Proven experience in Airport Operations, preferably within a large hub environment such as Los Angeles International Airport.
• Experience working in closely related fields such as airline operations, terminal management, and project management.
• Exposure to or direct involvement in airport IT or infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working across multiple terminals and with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with LAX terminal projects and operational environment is a strong plus.
• Experience supporting end-users and/or managing teams is highly desirable, with the ability to understand user needs and translate them into effective operational and technical solutions.
• Experience with LAWA is preferred for interacting with LAWA, City departments, contractors, and airlines.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: BS in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required.
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in IT, Project Management, engineering, or construction management.
• Preferred Certification: CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

 

The salary range for this full-time role is $132,800.00-$185,933.36 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program