Airport Operations Digital Delivery Manager

HNTB

Airport Operations Digital Delivery Manager advising airports on operational and technology initiatives. Leading projects and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance airport performance and transformation.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeChicago • California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $198,656 - $360,607 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital transformation initiatives, operational performance improvement, and strategic project delivery within the aviation sector. Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor, fostering strong client relationships and guiding complex technology-enabled solutions.

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Digital Transformation InitiativesOperational Performance ImprovementProject DeliveryStakeholder EngagementConsulting Mindset

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Hard Skills

Digital ArchitectureGeospatial SolutionsAsset ManagementBusiness Process ModernizationStrategy DevelopmentRisk IdentificationDelivery ApproachesMeasurable OutcomesComplex Operational ChallengesProposal Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative LeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingListening and Assessment

Industry Keywords

AviationAirport OperationsTrusted AdvisorThought LeadershipMarket Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a trusted advisor to airports and aviation organizations, providing leadership in the planning, implementation, and digital architecture and implementation of operational, technology, geospatial, asset management, digital twin, and digital transformation initiatives.
Partners with airport stakeholders, HNTB project teams, and national practice leaders to improve operational performance, modernize business processes, and advance strategic airport objectives.
Supports major airport programs from strategy through implementation, helping clients navigate complex operational challenges while ensuring successful project delivery, stakeholder alignment, and long-term value realization.
Contributes to business development, thought leadership, industry engagement, and the advancement of HNTB's aviation practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience
Master’s degree in relevant field with 11 years of relevant experience
In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, project teams, and leadership on complex operational and technology-enabled initiatives.
Strong consulting mindset with the ability to listen, assess needs, frame options, and guide practical recommendations.
Experience translating business challenges into clear strategies, scopes, delivery approaches, and measurable outcomes.
Strong project delivery instincts, including the ability to identify risks, clarify priorities, and advance work through ambiguity.
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, practices, offices, and client organizations to deliver integrated solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with executive, operational, and technical audiences.
Experience supporting strategic pursuits through client engagement, solution shaping, proposal input, and interview preparation.
Ability to build credibility and maintain strong relationships that support client trust, repeat work, and long-term partnerships.
Commitment to advancing thought leadership, market awareness, and practical innovation in support of client outcomes.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor others, strengthen team capabilities, and promote shared success.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities