Programme Director for Smart Terminal Integration

Integration ownership

You will establish an integrated delivery schedule covering systems, connectivity, facilities access, testing and operational dependencies. You will define interface ownership across airport teams, construction partners and technology vendors.

The executive sponsor sets the mandate and approves material changes to scope or funding. The programme director leads the agreed workstreams and delivery forum; the designated business owner accepts the completed work.

Readiness workstreams

1. Create readiness gates for integration testing, user acceptance, training, support and fallback operations.

2. Manage programme risks, budget changes and supplier escalations through a sponsor-led decision process.

3. Coordinate rehearsals and transition support so the operating organisation can accept and sustain the completed systems.

Sponsor acceptance will depend on

• First 30 days: issue a dependency map and identify the critical integration and readiness risks.
• By month three: baseline the integrated plan and obtain agreement on acceptance and cutover criteria.
• At handover: complete agreed readiness evidence, operational training and outstanding-defect ownership before sponsor acceptance.

Delivery background

The role requires senior technology programme delivery in airports or complex infrastructure; experience leading vendors and operational stakeholders through integration and handover.

Additional useful experience includes terminal opening experience, construction programme interfaces and large-scale operational readiness exercises.

Duration and commitment

The expected engagement is six to twelve months, normally four to five days a week, linked to delivery and acceptance milestones. Start date, remuneration, travel and on-site attendance will be agreed for the appointment.