Plan, manage, and successfully deliver projects in compliance with company practices, standards, and processes. Ensure projects meet business requirements and achieve stipulated benefits within agreed timescales, cost, and scope. Represent the department in large-scale business projects within the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Review project delivery performance regularly and contribute to improving systems, procedures, and standards.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Take corrective actions as needed.
- Scope and initiate projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders, defining objectives, milestones, and responsibilities.
- Develop realistic and properly resourced project plans.
- Manage project stakeholders to achieve smooth implementation and quick realization of benefits.
- Provide timely, accurate project information and reporting to the Project Sponsor, stakeholders, and steering board members.
- Develop and organize implementation and training concepts as required.
SkyCargo Specific
- Lead the development of dynamic simulations and data models to address complex operational problems.
- Support senior management in strategic decision-making on operational processes, facility design changes, and commercial decisions.
- Implement and enhance oversight and governance processes to align warehouse capacity and capabilities with forecasting models.
- Propose adjustments to operational processes and material handling systems to ensure seamless operations.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in flight operations, air cargo, or logistics.
- Experience in air cargo terminal operations or logistics hub, with a sound understanding of air cargo operations and regulatory requirements.
- Proven track record in leading mid to large-size projects related to air cargo terminal development and material handling systems.
- Experience in optimizing space and resource utilization in an air cargo terminal environment.
Education
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a relevant field.
Skills
- Expert knowledge of airline industry standards and core business functions.
- Practical and innovative, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
- Experience with project management tools, change implementation planning, systems development management, and business analysis.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
Certifications
- Recognized professional Project Management qualification, preferably PMP certified.
Safety Sensitive Role Details
- Working at height
- Exposure to hazardous energy systems
- Heavy lifting
- Working with motorized mobile equipment
- Work in confined spaces
- Contact with contaminating materials (humans/animals/chemicals)
- Contact with dangerous goods
- Work in an extremely noisy environment
- Work in heat
- Working with pressurized substances
- Exposure to sharp objects and moving/falling objects
- Airport driving permit
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive tax-free salary.
- Travel benefits including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide.
- Additional benefits information is available on the Emirates careers website.
- Discover more about living and working in Dubai in the Dubai Lifestyle section of the Emirates website.
Application Process. Apply through the Emirates careers website for more information on this role and to submit your application.