Description

Synopsis

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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop business cases to support the cost / benefits evaluation of proposed projects to ensure its feasibility.

Lead the development of large project proposals and solution plans according to internal methodologies to ensure the feasibility of the initiatives

Create, monitor and update program work plans to ensure requirements are managed and projects are delivered on time and on budget

Communicate to the project sponsor / business leads to ensure delivery of key messages to relevant stakeholders for effective decision making.

Analyse and review change requests to ensure impact on timelines and budget is properly evaluated

Report on key milestones and issues to senior stakeholders to ensure critical areas are addressed on time and in the best manner

Manage all operational issues to ensure resolution in an effective and timely manner.

Lead program monitoring activities to ensure major risks and issues are highlighted and managed on a timely and efficient manner

Contribute to developing / improving policies, standards, core processes principles, to ensure continuous development of Project Management methodologies

Participate in the development of Etihad's Project Management framework and handbook to provide continuous update and alignment to best in class methodologies

Manage the training plan of large teams of PMO specialists to contribute to the development of internal PMO teams

Education & Experience

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

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 7 years experience in relevant field of which 3 years in a managerial position

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

To learn more, visit etihad.com