Project Specialist

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel services provider in Dubai is seeking a Project Specialist to manage various projects within airport operations. The role requires leading project delivery in compliance with best practices and managing stakeholders effectively. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in airport operations and demonstrate solid project management and analytical skills. An attractive tax-free salary is offered with the opportunity to thrive in a cosmopolitan environment.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Dynamic cosmopolitan lifestyle

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years practical experience in airport operations.
• Proven experience in project management and strategy development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead/manage business and/or technology projects.
• Ensure project delivery within agreed scope, costs, and timeline.
• Identify and deliver business process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Purpose

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.

Project Specialist

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.

Key Performance Indicators

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

Qualification

• 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.

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.