Project Specialist
Job purpose
Dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.
As a Project Specialist - dnata Cargo, you will be responsible for a dynamic portfolio of projects across dnata Cargo from inception to successful implementation and adoption. Manage internal and external stakeholders including customers and vendors.
In this role, you will:
Be responsible for a dynamic portfolio of projects across Emirates Group from inception to successful implementation and adoption. Manage internal and external stakeholders including customers and vendors.
Manage a number of strategic business projects across Emirates Group in compliance with practices, standards and processes defined by departmental and corporate PMO guidelines.
Organise multiple projects and priorities by breaking down into project plans, assessing how much effort a particular task or project is going to take, and assign resources accordingly.
Lead, inspire and motivate diverse and cross-functional team members, assess performance, and coach and support them.
Champion relationships across team members and wider stakeholders to help drive business value.
Act as a subject matter expert and support, coach and develop others across the company.
Inspire the team to remain focused despite challenges and setbacks.
Resolve differences across the different stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide insight in the project area and pull together best practices and subject matter experts to help drive solutions to problems.
Identify, support and deliver business process improvement opportunities and facilitate subsequent change management activities.
Shape our strategy through insightful and innovative recommendations.
Review strategic project portfolio providing insights on progress and performance to enable management decisions.
Commit to ensuring project deliverables are met and recognise when alternatives need to be considered and change approach when necessary.
Assess the impact of change, risks and interdependencies and develop change management plans to ensure successful delivery.
Proactively manage project risks and ensure associated mitigation strategies are designed, agreed and implemented with respective stakeholders.
Understand the role of a project in the greater business context and reflect this in day-to-day project management.
Focus on business value and quantify project benefits using standard financial tools and approaches.
Take calculated risks and learn from mistakes.
Tailor approach and ways of working where necessary, finding innovative ways to solve problems.
Qualification
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:
6-8 years of 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.
You will have an edge if you have:
Certification in CAPM and/or PMP and/or PRINCE2 Practitioner preferred.
Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma is a plus.
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.
Advanced planning and organizing skills.
Advanced data collection and analysis skills.
Proficient budgeting, business case and cost control knowledge.
At 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
At 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!
Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more.