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About IAG Cargo Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations?
At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. At IAG Cargo we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.
We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, where we are building a great place to work for colleagues and customers alike.
About the role… In this role you will: - Lead a team of ~5 direct reports and operate as part of the Cargo Leadership Team
- Develop, support and effectively performance manage a team of Project Managers
- Planning and delivery of core transformational projects in line with internal control and financial guidelines
- Help define and manage the criteria for control of programmes of work, creating an environment where all aspects of the programme (progress/issues/risks/resources) are effectively managed.
- Present an accurate view of programme deliveries; ensuring change control is managed tightly. Identify and facilitate trade-offs within and outside managed programmes as appropriate.
- Ensure effective resource planning, working closely with resource owners to ensure effective allocation of common resources and skills within IAG Cargo.
- Ensure effective communication to all stakeholders.
- Challenge focus of the change projects to meet targets and initiate extra activities wherever gaps are identified.
- Provide consultancy to departmental managers on standardised IAG Cargo project management principles, techniques, methods and tools.
- Facilitate delivery through a culture of continuous improvement, acting as a champion for driving day-to-day process improvement
- Relationship and supplier management with external suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure design and delivery solutions meet business needs
- Embed change into the organisation at all levels
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with accountable business owners and senior managers on all projects, acting as a trusted advisor and business partner in the successful delivery of project If required, own and manage a portfolio of change across the organization: owning the business change roadmap and liaising with IAG Tech counterparts, transformation business partners, department leaders and C-suite sponsors
Key Stakeholders
- External suppliers
- Airport authority
- All areas of IAG Cargo including senior executive level
- IAG Tech
- IAG airline operating companies
It’s all about you…. We’re looking for some who can demonstrate the following:
- Strong people leader with ability to motivate cross functional teams
- Proven change management experience
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Able to create “one team” approach across disparate members of project teams bysharing best practice and common programme/department goals
- Excellent influencing skills
- Ability to translate a strategic approach to a set of project deliverables
- Proven ability to work under pressure and manage complex and often unique issues creating relevant clarity in areas of ambiguity to force decisions.
- Demonstrates resilience
- Ability to make constructive challenge
Experience Desired
- Proven project management/change management experience demonstrated by asuccessful track record of managing complex change programmes to cost, quality and time
- Broad experience of working on change projects in a variety of business areas.
- Experience of working within a fast-paced, changeable environment with new technology/products and working practices.
- Solid stakeholder management, including senior management, warehouse staff, and external supplier management
- Desktop tools including Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc
- People management
We’ll treat you right… As well as a competitive salary, bonus, 26 days holiday, pension and ability to opt-in to a generous, life assurance and healthcare scheme, we also offer:
- For the budding traveler we offer incredible staff discounts at hotels, car hire and our staff travel flights are legendary
- Free fruit and a subsidised on-site café
- Onsite staff parking, electric charging points and free airport parking when you are off globe-trotting
- Up to 70 discount on the Heathrow Express with your staff pass
- All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
- For health and wellbeing, we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at Work
