Airport Operations Project Specialist

Job description / Role

Job purpose

Dnata Airport Operations has a dedicated Project Management Office that has a diverse team who focus on enhancing the dnata Airport Operations performance by managing complex and critical projects across the business units.

We deliver significant business benefits from our services, which go above and beyond strategic project management and include technology implementation, innovation initiatives, lean and process excellence, business improvement, change management and consulting services.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to the future success of dnata Airport Operations. This is a full-time role based in our Dubai office.

In this role, you will:

• Manage several technology and/or business projects across dnata Airport Operations in compliance with best practices and latest standards defined by departmental and corporate PMO guidelines.
• Support senior leaders in managing and delivering projects and other initiatives aligned to organisational goals and strategy.
• Effectively and proactively manage key internal and external stakeholders, driving confidence and transparency, facilitating regular updates and discussions on the impact of the projects on their respective businesses.
• Ensure project delivery within agreed scope, costs and timeline.
• Plan and forecast project budgets, support business units to finalise business cases and monitor budget spent and benefits realisation throughout project implementation.
• Assess the impact of change, risks and interdependencies and develop tailored project plans, approaches and align these with the respective stakeholders' expectations.
• Identify, support and deliver business process improvement opportunities and facilitate subsequent change management activities.
• Act as an SME to help drive solutions to problems as well as support, coach and develop others across the business. Areas of expertise might include, but are not limited to, project management, lean six sigma, operational excellence, technology.

To enable this, potential candidates should exhibit ability that adds real and demonstrable value to their business and projects. You should be a creative, enthusiastic, adaptable and flexible individual, who is also a great team player, can inspire those around and is excited about challenging the status quo.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Minimum 6 years experience in project management, business improvement or productivity, management consultancy, or technology
• Degree in quantitative discipline such as business administration, IT, engineering, economics or sciences (preferred)
• Certification in CAPM and/or PMP and/or PRINCE2 Practitioner preferred
• Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma a plus

You'll have an edge if you have:

• Ability to quickly grasp new business concepts, understand organizational issues and challenges and understand dependencies across businesses
• Strong ability to facilitate dialogue and influence a range of stakeholders, including senior executives
• Experience in administration or general administration
• Advanced planning and organizing skills
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced data collection and analysis skills
• Proficient budget, business case and cost control knowledge
• Proficient writing skills

At dnata, part of Emirates Group, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stays around the world. Further information on what it's like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.