IFEC UX Design Program Manager

Qatar Airways; Qatar; On-site; QAR 246,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Global aviation leader

Job summary

Qatar Airways is seeking an IFEC UX design program manager in Doha to lead UI/UX for inflight entertainment and connectivity across seatback screens and mobile apps. You will drive intuitive, visually consistent experiences and oversee cross‑functional design delivery with OEM partners.

The role focuses on strategic design leadership, usability testing, and ensuring alignment with global brand standards while advancing digital passenger experiences in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in product design or UI/UX with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with inflight entertainment or connectivity platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of web/app UI/UX principles and accessibility.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with OEMs and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX design strategy for inflight entertainment and connectivity systems.
• Design and optimize interfaces for seatback screens and mobile apps.
• Develop user flows and navigation structures for passenger interactions.
• Ensure design consistency across digital platforms to brand standards.
• Evaluate new UI/UX technologies and integrate best practices.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers on deliverables.
• Plan and execute usability and performance testing strategies.
• Oversee customization of GUI systems across fleet platforms.
• Monitor design standards and ensure safety/usability compliance.
• Guide teams on safety, usability, and user-centric design.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Communication skills

UX/UI design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in product design UI/UX

Tools

Linux

Android development

Job description

IFEC UX Design Program Manager Position Overview

IFEC UX design program manager roles in Doha focus on leading user experience and interface design for inflight entertainment and connectivity platforms. This role drives digital innovation, usability, and design consistency across onboard systems, mobile applications, and connectivity portals within the aviation industry.

Job Details

Location: Qatar Location: Doha Industry: Airlines/Aviation Function: Project-Program Management Salary: 22000-30000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate Preferred Location: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

IFEC UX design program manager responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of user interface and user experience design for inflight entertainment systems. The role ensures intuitive, visually consistent, and high-performance digital experiences across aircraft seatback screens, mobile platforms, and connectivity applications in Doha.

Core Duties

• Lead UI and UX design strategy for inflight entertainment and connectivity systems
• Design and optimize graphical user interfaces for seatback screens and mobile applications
• Develop user flows and navigation structures for seamless passenger interaction
• Ensure design consistency across all digital platforms aligned with brand standards
• Evaluate emerging UI and UX technologies and integrate best practices into design frameworks
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to manage design and development deliverables
• Plan and execute testing strategies to validate usability and performance
• Oversee customization and enhancement of existing GUI systems across fleet platforms
• Monitor implementation of design standards and ensure compliance with operational requirements
• Guide teams on safety, usability, and user‑centric design principles

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 6 years of experience in product design, UI, or UX development
• Experience with inflight entertainment systems or connectivity platforms preferred
• Strong understanding of UI and UX design principles for web and application environments
• Knowledge of Linux and Android based application development environments
• Experience working with multiple OEM systems and aviation-related platforms
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven leadership abilities including mentoring and team development
• Understanding of media integration, encoding, and content delivery systems

Why Join Us

• Work on advanced digital systems within a leading global aviation organization
• Opportunity to shape passenger digital experiences across inflight platforms
• Exposure to cutting‑edge UI and UX technologies in aviation
• Career growth in program management and digital product leadership
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

About the Company

Qatar Airways Group is a global aviation leader headquartered in Doha, delivering high-quality airline, cargo, and digital services. The organization continuously invests in advanced technologies and passenger experience innovations, providing world‑class inflight entertainment and connectivity solutions across its expanding international fleet.