GEMS is expanding our support of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and seeking an experienced Project Manager III – IT Liaison to support Airport IT initiatives across multiple terminals within the TDIP program. This role is ideal for a seasoned aviation professional who understands the intersection of airport operations, technology systems, and stakeholder coordination.
If you excel at bridging technical and operational worlds, navigating complex airport environments, and ensuring seamless project execution, this is a standout opportunity.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Airport Operations, airline partners, and key LAWA stakeholders.
- Facilitate alignment, communication, and coordinated execution across multiple terminals.
- Provide timely updates on project milestones, risks, dependencies, and operational impacts.
- Support IT project planning, scheduling, and contractor coordination to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
- Participate in project meetings, site walks, and operational briefings to maintain situational awareness.
- Identify risks, gaps, and coordination challenges — escalating issues as needed.
- Support integration of airport systems (FIDS, AODB, BHS, kiosks, gate equipment, etc.) with IT infrastructure.
- Build strong working relationships across terminals to support efficient project delivery.
What You Bring
- 15+ years of experience, preferably on airport or aviation-related projects.
- Strong knowledge of LAX operations, terminal environments, and airport technology systems.
- Experience with contractor management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to translate operational needs into technology-driven solutions.
- Familiarity with airport IT systems, SITA platforms, PMWeb, Bluebeam, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in airline operations, terminal management, or airport IT projects is highly desirable.
- Prior experience working with LAWA or other large-hub airports is a strong plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management, Planning, or related field required; certifications (AAAE, PMP, PE, LEED, AICP) preferred.
Role Requirements
- Full-time onsite at LAX; may require after-hours or weekend work based on operational needs.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced airport environment.
- Strong organizational awareness and operational judgment.
Why Join GEMS?
At GEMS, you’ll join a high-performance team delivering some of the most transformative aviation and IT modernization projects in the country. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding organization.
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
