Role Introduction
Reports to: Head of IT Solutions – Operations and Service
Join Cathay as our Programme Manager to lead the replacement of our airlines core engineering system and the implementation of a new, modernized Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) system using a SaaS solution. You need to have a proven track record in large-scale IT transformation programs within highly regulated environments, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value while adhering to strict timelines and budgets.
Thrive in a dynamic and agile environment that embraces AI and cutting-edge technologies. Our culture fosters teamwork and progressive thinking, while our internal mobility program offers diverse career opportunities.
Leverage your expertise to lead finance analytics in the Engineering Solution Centre, ensuring we deliver on our brand promise and drive organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Vision & Strategy: Translate the program vision into actionable goals and results, securing stakeholder buy-in and alignment
- Program Planning & Execution: Develop and manage a comprehensive program plan, encompassing timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
- Scope Management: Define and manage the program scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives and proactively managing changes
- Resource Management: Effectively manage program resources, including budget, personnel (internal and external), and tools, optimizing allocation across project phases
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the program lifecycle
- Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and manage program risks and issues, developing and implementing contingency plans
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to contractual obligations
- Technology Adoption: Drive the adoption of new technologies and industry standards, ensuring alignment with the latest technology stack and best practices.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of project managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment, and promoting knowledge sharing
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to project management best practices, relevant standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Proven Program Management Expertise: Minimum 10+ years leading large-scale, complex IT transformation programs, preferably in aviation or a highly regulated industry
- Strategic Vision & Planning: Ability to translate business needs into comprehensive program plans, aligning stakeholders and managing resources effectively
- Risk & Issue Management: Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, developing and implementing effective contingency plans
- Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build consensus, manage expectations, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups at all levels.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership skills to build, motivate, and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative environment
- Strong Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to analyze complex problems, make sound decisions under pressure, and resolve conflicts effectively
- Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of IT systems, SaaS solutions, cloud and AI technologies, and relevant industry standards experience and vendor management
- Financial Management & Budgeting: Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness
- Change Management Expertise: Experience managing organizational change, ensuring smooth transitions, minimizing disruption, and driving adoption of new technologies and processes
- Relevant Qualifications & Certifications: Bachelors degree in IT/ Business; PMP certification and experience with Agile project delivery
Personal & Application Information
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