Senior Transformation Project Leader

British Airways PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own transformation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering meaningful changes on time and within budget. You’ll partner with business leaders to ensure delivery to scope, budget and governance standards across BA’s transformation roadmap.

You’ll bring extensive experience in project or programme management, strong communication and stakeholder skills, and a track record of leading complex initiatives in a matrix

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience across a range of complex projects.
• Professional project or programme management qualification (MSP, PMP, PRINCE2, MoP, P3O or similar) preferred.
• Degree or equivalent experience beneficial but not essential.
• Experience of Agile delivery methodologies, such as SAFe, desirable.
• Aviation industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects from the BA transformation roadmap, ensuring successful implementation and smooth transition into business-as-usual operations.
• Coordinate teams across the business, manage dependencies, and drive progress towards key milestones.
• Plan and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and resource requirements.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies before they impact delivery.
• Build and maintain robust financial controls and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strong relationships with business leaders and stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and advisor.
• Ensure agreed outcomes are delivered to scope, budget and timescales while meeting internal control requirements.
• Support wider programme management and PMO activities where needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Agile delivery

Risk management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

British Airways is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own transformation projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering meaningful changes on time and within budget. You’ll partner with business leaders to ensure delivery to scope, budget and governance standards across BA’s transformation roadmap.

You’ll bring extensive experience in project or programme management, strong communication and stakeholder skills, and a track record of leading complex initiatives in a matrix