Delivery Lead

Etihad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned airline is seeking a Delivery Lead to manage strategic digital initiatives focused on enhancing customer experience. This role involves leading agile teams, overseeing operational support across digital platforms, and ensuring the delivery of seamless services in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in the airline sector and a strong grasp of digital transformation. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing large-scale digital programs and cross-functional teams.
• Essential experience in the airline industry.
• Proven leadership in Agile environments and digital support operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of major digital initiatives including CMS websites and mobile applications.
• Lead a hybrid team model ensuring 24/7 support for digital assets.
• Manage stakeholder communications and drive a culture of innovation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Agile leadership

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Business

Tools

Adobe AEM

Adobe Experience Cloud

Azure Cloud

Akamai CDN

Job description

Synopsis

This role reports to the Senior Portfolio Delivery Lead. The Delivery Lead will oversee the delivery of strategic digital initiatives across the Web, Mobile, and Loyalty ecosystem, including Adobe CMS-powered websites, self-service platforms, and other digital products. This role is responsible for end-to-end execution from planning to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving measurable outcomes across digital touchpoints.The role also leads the Digital Factory Support function, which provides 24/7 support and maintenance for Etihad’s digital assets - including APIs, cloud infrastructure (Azure), Akamai content delivery and cache management, website hosting, and a wide range of digital applications. Support operations are run by a hybrid team model combining onshore and a majority offshore workforce. In addition, the Delivery Lead will manage 4–5 fully agile, self-managed teams responsible for delivering product enhancements and new capabilities in an iterative, high-velocity delivery environment. This includes fostering agile maturity, providing delivery leadership, and ensuring technical and business alignment.

Accountabilities

• Accountable for the delivery of major digital initiatives including Adobe CMS websites, loyalty platforms, mobile applications, and self-service tools.
• Lead the Digital Factory Support function, ensuring operational stability and 24/7 support coverage across APIs, Azure Cloud, Akamai (CDN and cache), digital content, and hosted web assets.
• Oversee a portfolio of Agile digital delivery teams (4–5 self-managed teams) operating under the SAFe framework; drive Agile maturity and continuous improvement practices.
• Deliver omnichannel and personalized experiences across platforms using Adobe Experience Cloud tools (CMS, Analytics, Target, CDP).Partner with business, IT, marketing, and vendor stakeholders to align on priorities, delivery timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Ensure end-to-end ownership of delivery lifecycle, including scope, estimation, resourcing, benefit tracking, quality, and release readiness.
• Manage stakeholder communications at all levels, ensuring transparency, early escalation, and resolution of risks and issues.
• Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and agility within both delivery and support operations.
• Oversee vendor performance and work with internal functions (PMO, Procurement, Finance) to ensure proper governance, budget control, and contract compliance.
• Support and grow a strong delivery and support team capability by mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.
  
  

Education & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in managing large, complex, and cross-functional projects, programs and portfolios., delivering large-scale digital programs with direct accountability for both delivery and production support functions.
• Airline industry experience is essential.
• Deep experience in CMS (Adobe AEM), digital self-service, loyalty systems, APIs, and mobile applications.
• Experience managing Adobe Experience Cloud tools including Analytics, Target, and CDP. Strong knowledge of Azure Cloud, Akamai (CDN/cache), and scalable infrastructure for digital platforms.
• Proven leadership of Agile teams (preferably SAFe-certified) and scaled delivery environments (multiple teams/ARTs).
• Experience running 24/7 digital support operations with globally distributed teams (onshore/offshore).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Business. Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Nice to have knowledge and prior experience with airline transaction systems preferably with Amadeus Altea and experience in leading transformations using Adobe Experience Platforms and products.
  
  

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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