Head of Projects Operational Cost at Etihad Airways in Ahmed Jumaa Al Za-aabee Building, Al Sharqi Street, opposite Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre, Al Danah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, UAE will be accountable to provide visionary leadership to drive strategic transformation initiatives across Etihad’s Operations & Guest Division. Aligned with the Chief Operations & Guest Officer’s (COGO) overarching vision, candidate will spearhead high-impact projects that enable both incremental enhancements and transformative capability shifts. Focus on delivering significant improvements in financial performance, primarily through cost optimization and, where applicable, enabling revenue growth. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations Enablement. Candidate will have full oversight of a team of Project and Engagement Managers, ensuring alignment with Etihad’s long-term strategic objectives. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 25000-55000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of Head of Projects Operational Cost

• Partner with the Director of Operations Enablement and senior leadership, including divisional Vice Presidents. To shape and prioritize strategic initiatives that advance the performance and competitiveness of Etihad’s Operations & Guest Division.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of mission-critical projects, ensuring they deliver measurable business outcomes. And positioning the Operations & Guest Division as a key enabler of Etihad’s Growth strategy
• Act as a strategic advisor and collaborator to senior stakeholders across the division, fostering alignment on key priorities. And ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives that drive operational excellence.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights to the centralized Operations & Guest PMO. With a focus on risk management, mitigation strategies, and delivering on time and within scope.
• Champion innovative problem-solving and agile project management methodologies to overcome complex challenges. And ensure the continuous improvement of project delivery frameworks.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with senior leaders across Etihad to ensure that key stakeholders are engaged. And aligned with the broader strategic vision, ensuring seamless integration of initiatives across the organization.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, cultivating a culture of accountability, engagement, and commitment to Etihad’s long term strategy.

Requirements for Role of Head of Projects Operational Cost

• A graduate degree, with extensive experience in aviation and a proven track record in leading large-scale transformation projects at the executive level.
• A minimum of 15+ years’ leadership experience in the aviation sector, with a deep understanding of operational complexities and expertise in driving strategic change.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Comprehensive knowledge of airline operations, with specialized expertise in one or more areas such as Airports, Technical Operations, or Flight Operations.
• A visionary leader with exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization.LI-SK1

Director Operations Enablement Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi