Project Specialist

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global air and travel services provider is searching for a Project Specialist to enhance their Airport Operations in Dubai. The role focuses on managing and delivering multiple projects to improve passenger and baggage journeys, alongside aircraft turnaround processes. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in airport operations and skills in project management and stakeholder engagement. Competitive, tax-free salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years practical experience in airport operations (passenger, baggage, aircraft turnaround).
• Experience in project management, business improvement, or consultancy.
• Strong analytical skills for collecting and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage technology projects across airport operations.
• Deliver projects aligned to organizational goals.
• Facilitate management of stakeholders and provide project updates.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP)

Job description

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

Job Purpose

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about contributing to the future success of dnata Airport Operations. As a Project Specialist, your role will vary depending on the nature of the activity and will include supporting and/or managing projects across the Passenger and Baggage journeys, as well as the Aircraft Turnaround process.

dnata Airport Operations has a dedicated Project Management Office with a diverse team who focus on enhancing the dnata Airport Operations performance by managing complex and critical projects across the business units. We deliver significant business benefits from our services, which go above and beyond strategic Project Management and include process excellence, business improvement and performance, lean, technology implementation, change management and consulting services. This role is based full-time in Dubai office.

In this role, you will:

• Lead/Manage several business and / or technology projects across dnata’s Global Airport Operations in compliance with best practices and latest standards defined by departmental and corporate PMO guidelines.
• Deliver projects and other initiatives aligned to organisational goals and strategy.
• Ensure project delivery within agreed scope, costs and timeline.
• Facilitate effective and proactive management of key internal and external stakeholders, driving confidence and transparency, facilitating regular updates and discussions on the impact of the projects on their respective businesses.
• Assess the impact of change, risks and interdependencies and developing tailored project plans, approaches and aligning these with the respective stakeholders’ expectations.
• Support with the planning and forecasting of project budgets, developing business cases and monitoring budget spent and benefits realisation throughout project implementation.
• Identify, support and deliver business process improvement opportunities and facilitating subsequent change management activities.
• Act as an SME to drive solutions to problems as well as supporting, coaching and developing others across the business. Areas of expertise might include, but not limited to, Project Management, Lean 6 sigma, operational excellence, technology.

• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs), collecting and analysing data to derive actionable insights to measure the success of business initiatives.

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• Must have 5+ years practical experience working within airport operations – passenger, baggage, or aircraft turnaround / ramp operations.
• Experience in project management, business improvement, or productivity management consultancy, or technology.
• Ability to quickly grasp new business concepts, understand organizational issues and challenges and understand dependencies across businesses.
• Proven experience in project management, process improvement, analytics, change management, and strategy development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information.

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP), Lean Six Sigma, or change management.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Recruitment Process and Timeline

Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.

Salary & benefits

Join us and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers