Senior Manager – Transformation

IAG GBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Senior Manager - Transformation to drive strategic change and improve operational efficiency. The role involves managing transformation initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in transformation management within the airline industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transformation management.
• Experience in a leadership role managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement transformation strategies and plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Analytical

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

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We are part of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s leading airline groups and the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL.

IAG’s unique business model features a light central structure with agile, empowered airline operating companies and a central platform that offers a competitive advantage through scale and expertise.

Our role is to drive innovation and efficiency in finance, procurement, technology, airline services, and group systems. We enable IAG to lead in innovation and sustainability in aviation.

We support IAG's goal to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Our Supply Chain Sustainability Programme aims to reduce supplier carbon emissions by 20% by 2030 and reach carbon net zero by 2050.

Purpose of the role

The Senior Manager - Transformation will lead and manage transformation initiatives across the organization. This role is critical in driving strategic change, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the successful implementation of transformation projects.

Accountabilities

Working in partnership with the business to:

•Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

•Develop and implement transformation strategies and plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk management.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change initiatives.

•Monitor and report on the progress of transformation projects, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

•Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

•Ensure effective stakeholder management and communication throughout the transformation process.

•Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring high performance and successful delivery of transformation initiatives.

This role may require travel and working from multiple sites/locations. Willing and able to travel to participate in meetings, workshops, and other related activities

Key Stakeholders

External:

•Third-party and key solution suppliers

Internal:

•Data & Analytics team

•Senior managers across the IAG and relevant business areas

•Senior managers/people/customers/colleagues from operating companies

People Specification

Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans.

• Highly motivated and results-oriented, with a strong drive for excellence.

• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to navigate complex and changing environments.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.

• Strong understanding of change management principles and practices.

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand and align with organizational goals and objectives.

• Embracing and managing both business and IT change as necessary to help shape future direction

• Ability to work under pressure

• Fluent written and spoken English

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transformation management, with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale projects within the airline industry.

• Analytical/Data skillset, with the ability to understand, interrogate and present data

• Experience in a leadership role, with the ability to manage and motivate teams.

• Experience in a multinational company is preferred.

• Experience of working in a consultancy is preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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