Project Manager III (TDIP IT Liaison)

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The TDIP IT Liaison will serve as an experienced professional to serve as the liaison between Airport IT projects, Operations, and stakeholders, ensuring coordination and minimizing operational impacts through strong knowledge of LAX operations, airport technology systems, contractor management, and cross-functional collaboration.

We are seeking an experienced and operationally knowledgeable professional to serve as the liaison between Airport IT projects, Airport Operations, and key stakeholders. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment, effective communication, and coordinated execution across all parties, acting as a central point of integration between Airport IT initiatives and operational requirements. Candidate will possess strong knowledge of airport operations at Los Angeles International Airport, along with a comprehensive understanding of airport technology systems, infrastructure, and the IT frameworks that support operational equipment. This individual will collaborate closely with internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors to support project coordination, with a focus on identifying and mitigating operational impacts through the application of airport operational expertise.

This position requires demonstrated experience in contractor management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will be able to translate operational needs into technology-driven solutions and maintain a broad understanding of airport equipment and systems, including their integration with IT networks and infrastructure, to support seamless implementation across multiple terminals.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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 delivery
• May assume other duties as required/needed
• Maybe required to work past regular work shift
• Maybe required to work various shifts as needed

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.
• 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• 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), and familiarity with airport systems such as FIDS, AODB, BHS systems, kiosks, and gate/terminal operational equipment supporting day-to-day airport operations.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

128,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

176,300.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $128,200.00 to $176,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 04, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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