Transformation Business Partner

Vueling Airlines; Viladecans; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vueling, part of the IAG Group, seeks a senior transformation leader to steer strategic initiatives across the transformation program. You will guide cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with governance models, driving results and organizational performance.

You will collaborate with finance, IT, data, and other shared services, using agile methods to manage large projects and deliver clear executive updates on milestones and outcomes. Fluency in English and Spanish (C1) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business or a related field.
• Master's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years' experience in consulting or Strategy.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of European aviation markets (IOCC).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business expertise to support transformation initiatives.
• Inspire action by benchmarking performance and setting high aspirations for 3–5 years.
• Direct work prioritization and resource management using agile methodologies for large projects.
• Accelerate transformation by identifying risks and opportunities and enabling rapid executive reporting.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, data and shared services to integrate transformation initiatives.
• Perform quantitative data analysis and guide leads to transparent reporting of results.

Skills

Planning & organization

Cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership

English & Spanish (C1)

Education

Bachelor's in finance or related field

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Vueling, we connect people, places and opportunities

As part of the IAG Group, we are one of Europe's leading airlines, serving around 250 routes across 30 countries and welcoming millions of customers every year. With more than 5,000 employees, Vueling is the only European airline recognized as a Top Employer for three consecutive years. Driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping the future of aviation while creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Mission

Provide business expertise and strategic direction as a member of the transformation team at Vueling, focusing on maintaining momentum across assigned project initiatives by adhering to the transformation governance model, with the aim of driving results and accomplishing the mission of each transformation initiative to enhance overall business performance and innovation.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and business expertise based on previous experience and deep knowledge of transformation objectives to support the mission and vision of the organization.
• Inspire action by leveraging external and internal benchmarks and setting high aspirations for performance improvement in the current year and over the next 3-5 years.
• Direct work prioritization and resource management by understanding interdependencies between performance KPIs and initiatives, applying agile methodologies to manage and drive large, complex projects.
• Accelerate the transformation by identifying risks and opportunities quickly, facilitating rapid decision-making within the governance framework, and maintaining proactive executive level reporting with little oversight.
• Collaborate with all areas of the organization, including finance, IT, data, and other shared services, to support and integrate transformation initiatives.
• Execute quantitative data analysis and guide business leads and sponsors to provide transparent updates on business results and project milestones.

Academic background

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business or a related field.
• Master's degree or equivalent work experience

Experience

• 5 years' experience in consulting or Strategy.
• Strong business acumen, built on experience and exposure of past assignments
• Understanding of competitors, markets and other nuances of the European commercial aviation market - with specific knowledge within the IOCC (integrated operations control space)

Skills

• Plan, organize, and drive own work with minimal supervision
• Working effectively in a multi-cultural organization
• Confidence to work with leadership at all levels
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, with a minimum C1 level in both languages.

Vueling Values

Our values are what we believe in, what we stand for and how we behave.

• Make it happen
• Make it better
• Make it safe
• Make it cost-focused
• Make it customer-oriented
• Win together

Vueling is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status.