Manager - Special Projects

Air India Limited; Gurugram District; Presencial; INR 1 800 000 - 3 600 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Air India Limited in Gurugram seeks a Manager - Special Projects to support transformation initiatives, drive program delivery, and maintain governance across strategy programs. The role focuses on market analysis, project planning support, and executive sponsorship to optimize commercial performance.

The candidate should have 1+ year in project management or strategy roles, 3+ years in related strategic positions, and a relevant degree at least Bachelor's/Master's.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in business administration, management, strategy, or a related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in project management, strategy development, or transformation roles.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in strategic planning, transformation, or related roles within aviation or comparable sector.

Responsabilidades

• Support execution of transformation projects, market & competitive analysis to back strategic decisions.
• Assist in project planning with milestones, timelines, resources and analytics.
• Prepare data-driven business cases to secure leadership buy-in and sponsor initiatives.
• Drive implementation in partnership with functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align transformation initiatives with objectives.
• Monitor projects with KPIs, risks and dependencies; propose corrective actions.
• Support operational excellence by improving processes and adopting best practices.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Contribute to CXO content and reporting for governance reviews.
• Undertake additional standalone projects as assigned.

Formação académica

Bachelor's/Master's degree in business administration, management, strategy, or a related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description:

Long Description

Position Title: Manager - Special Projects

Grade: Manager

Function: Commercial

Location: Gurugram

Reports to: Chief Manager - Transformation & Strategy

Job Purpose

Support the execution and implementation of strategic initiatives designed to drive operational excellence and transform the airlines services and business models. This role focuses on assisting in the identification of improvement areas, contributing to the formulation of actionable plans, and helping to manage their implementation to enhance revenue generation.

Key Accountabilities

Transformation Projects

Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct research on market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activity to support strategic decision-making and transformation initiatives.

Project Planning Support: Assist in developing project plans, including key initiatives, milestones, timelines, resources, and analytical support for commercial strategy execution.

Executive Sponsorship: Prepare data-driven business cases to communicate project value and secure leadership buy-in.

Implementation Support: Drive execution of approved projects in partnership with functional teams to ensure timely delivery and desired outcomes.

Stakeholder Coordination: Work with internal stakeholders to prioritize and execute transformation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.

Project Monitoring: Track project progress, KPIs, risks, and dependencies, and recommend corrective actions where required.

Operational Improvement

Operational Excellence: Support initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, optimizing processes, and driving adoption of best practices.

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

Performance Analysis: Review performance metrics and KPIs across Commercial functions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

PMO Governance

Strategic Cadence Management: Act as a liaison between Strategy & Transformation leadership and functional teams, consolidating updates on key initiatives for CXO reviews.

Content Development: Collaborate across functions to develop impactful CXO review content, including KPIs, achievements, priorities, and strategic plans.

Communication & Reporting: Prepare and share project updates, progress reports, and strategic insights with relevant stakeholders.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure adherence to organizational standards and compliance requirements.

Innovation & Best Practices: Contribute to ideation and innovation initiatives, while tracking industry trends and best practices to provide actionable insights.

Additional Responsibilities

Undertake any other responsibilities assigned from time to time as standalone projects or ongoing work, with responsibilities appropriately aligned and agreed upon between the incumbent, reporting manager, and HR.

Skills Required for the role

• Strategic team collaboration and execution
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Financial Analysis & Modelling
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills

Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement : Bachelor's/Master's degree in business administration, management, strategy, or a related field.

Minimum Requirement : 1+ years of relevant experience in project management, strategy development, or transformation roles.

Desired Experience : 3+ years of relevant experience in strategic planning, transformation, or related roles within the aviation industry or a comparable sector.