Manager Projects

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Etihad Airways is hiring a Manager Projects to lead long term technical programs onsite in Abu Dhabi, overseeing a portfolio of operations and customer projects to deliver on time and within budget. The role emphasizes data driven analysis, root cause investigation and dashboards to support decisions, and requires close collaboration with stakeholders to manage governance, risks and dependencies. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor degree or higher and a project management qualification or strong methodology knowledge (PMP, APM, PMI, PRINCE2, Agile) with at least five years’ experience, including three in a managerial capacity, preferably in airline operations. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate governance, change management and business case development, highlight cross functional delivery and senior stakeholder communication, and confirm onsite availability in Abu Dhabi and alignment with Journey 2030. Follow official channels and beware of recruitment fraud.

Job Description

Lead the delivery of long term technical projects/programs to ensure objectives are met according to plan, schedule, and budget to meet business objectives.

Accountabilities

• Analyse operational, customer and business performance data to identify trends, risks, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop actionable recommendations to support business performance and operational excellence. 
• Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards and performance insights to support effective decision making. 
• Maintain oversight of a portfolio of operations and customer-related projects, ensuring progress, risks, issues and dependencies are effectively monitored and managed.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and support the delivery of sustainable change. 
• Lead selected cross-functional projects end-to-end, from problem identification and analysis through planning, governance, delivery and benefits realisation.
• Support the development of business cases and cost-benefit assessments to evaluate proposed initiatives and investment opportunities. 
• Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement frameworks for assigned initiatives.
• Communicate key insights, project updates, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support timely decision making. 
• Monitor project and portfolio performance to ensure milestones, deliverables and objectives are achieved in line with agreed expectations. 
• Support the implementation of change initiatives to ensure successful adoption and realisation of intended outcomes. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project governance, reporting standards and business improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree or anything above (i.e. vocational certificate / Bachelor Degree / Master degree)
• Project management qualification (e.g. PMP, APM, or PMI membership) or proven knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile Project Management) is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant field of which 3 years in a managerial position, preferably in airline operations.

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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