IAG Manager, Group Strategy Network Planning

Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s leading airline Groups and a dual FTSE 100 and IBEX 35 listed company?

The Group combines airlines in Ireland, the UK and Spain with key non-airline businesses, enabling them to enhance their presence in the aviation market.

We have an exciting opportunity in the role of Manager, Group Strategy Network Planning, based in West London, near Heathrow airport.

The IAG Strategy Directorate is comprised of two teams, i) Strategic Partnerships and ii) Strategic Planning. These teams work closely together taking responsibility for defining the long-term strategic direction of the Group and defining key short/medium term activities required to achieve this. More specifically:

• Develop the Group’s Corporate Strategy
• Define the Group’s approach to Portfolio Management
• Jointly with Operating Companies and Group Transformation Office define, develop and implement business transformation
• Coordinate Group-wide initiatives and provide a platform for best practice sharing across Commercial and Customer areas
• Develop Customer framework and measure relevant KPIs, e.g. brand fit, NPS and customer satisfaction
• Define and coordinate Group’s Partnership Strategy
• Adjudicate trade-offs at a Group level, ensure initiatives maximise value for the Group (e.g. Distribution strategy, Atlantic Joint Business and other major alliances, network overlaps and displacement).
• Take a Group-wide view using benchmark comparisons that identify opportunities and improvements (e.g. Finance and Business Plan review, network and fleet planning)
• Support Operating Companies with specific initiatives as they flow through the Group governance process

The Directorate is made up of a diverse set of passionate, talented airline professionals, who are focused on driving results, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and most important of all, team players.

This role sits within the Group Strategic Planning team.

Act as a leader and advisor for all relevant IAG Strategy initiatives pertaining to network planning. Lead on any group-wide network issues in a metal neutral way to maximise group profitability.