Manager, Product Development Inflight

SAUDI AIRLINES; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAUDI AIRLINES is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design and delivery of aircraft cabin interiors, enhancing passenger experience. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include project management, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of work experience, 4 years in a relevant function.
• Strong background in project management and interior design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for aircraft cabin interiors.
• Contribute to annual business plans and Customer Experience budget.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Interior Design

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Post-Graduate’s Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

To lead the design and delivery of aircraft cabin interiors that enhance passenger experience, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with fleet specifications.

Strategy Formation and Implementation

• Contribute to the development of annual business plans for the assigned areas of responsibility to support the achievement of financial and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Far East Stations short to mid-term plans to ensure alignment with the function’s strategic priorities, and the corporate goals.

Budgeting and Financial Performance

• Contribute to the development of Customer Experience budget in alignment to the respective annual business plan.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Supervise the implementation of Far East Stations policies, systems, processes, procedures and internal controls covering the assigned areas of the division so that all relevant procedural /legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner
• Identify potential areas of improvement, to support an efficient and effective operation and contribute towards the continuous improvement of existing policies, processes and procedures by collating inputs from team, identifying and recommending improvements.
• Overseeing the design and development. Lead the design process for cabin interiors, ensuring innovative and functional design solutions that enhance passenger experience.
• Manage interior design projects from concept through execution, coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Establish and enforce quality standards for materials and workmanship in cabin interior installations and refurbishments.
• Ensure all cabin interior designs comply with aviation regulations and safety standards.
• Cooperate closely with the fleet team to determine aircraft specifications and internal cabin layout, in line with the designed product.

Minimum Qualification

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Media, or related field. Post-Graduate’s Degree in Marketing or related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 9 years of work experience with at least four of which are in a relevant function