Operations Transformation Manager - Analytics

easyJet Airline Company PLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European airline is looking for an Operations Transformation Manager - Analytics to join their Operations Transformation team in London. This role focuses on turning data into strategic recommendations for operational improvements and requires strong analytical skills and an understanding of airline operations. You will manage multiple projects while collaborating with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits including a bonus and travel perks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Up to 30% bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

7% company pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits package

Outstanding staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and experience in driving strategic decision making.
• Deep understanding of airline operations and commercial models.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional analyses for operational and commercial improvement.
• Use data to form robust recommendations.
• Develop strategic plans for leadership teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of airline operations

Ability to influence and collaborate

Data storytelling skills

Tolerance for ambiguity

Self-motivation

Experience with generative AI

Job description

Overview

Operations Transformation Manager - Analytics (16308)

easyJet, one of Europe’s most recognisable airline brands, operates thousands of routes across 35 countries. We continually evolve how we operate to ensure our crew model is efficient, adaptable and commercially effective. We’re looking for an Operations Transformation Manager - Analytics to join our new Operations Transformation team and turn data into strategic, sustainable change.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead complex, cross‑functional analyses to identify and evidence opportunities for operational and commercial improvement in the operating model.
• Use data from multiple sources, even with conflicting inputs, to form robust, future‑proof recommendations.
• Blend operational and commercial knowledge with analytical findings to predict real‑world impacts of proposed changes.
• Benchmark easyJet’s performance against industry best practice to uncover opportunities for transformation.
• Develop clear strategic plans that communicate the "what" and the "how" to People, Operations and senior leadership teams.
• Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Commercial, People and Finance to ensure solutions are ambitious yet achievable.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, identifying positive opportunities for change.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with accuracy, attention to detail and a focus on delivering measurable results.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive strategic decision making in a commercial or operational setting.
• Deep understanding of airline operations, commercial models, or people functions.
• Proven ability to work across functions, influencing and collaborating to deliver change.
• Excellent data storytelling skills, able to make complex analysis accessible to all audiences.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and change, with the ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, organised and able to work independently while coaching and supporting colleagues.
• Desirable: Experience with generative AI and advanced data tools.

Requirements of the Role

What’s in it for You

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 30% bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• BAYE, SAYE & Performance Share Schemes
• 7% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Outstanding staff travel benefits across the easyJet network

Reasonable Adjustments
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

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