Global ORAT Practice Lead – Airport Programs

Independent Business Group; Stockholms län; Hybrid; SEK 1,314,000 - 2,080,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Business Group is seeking an experienced ORAT Practice Lead to establish, develop and lead our international ORAT practice. You will report to senior management and drive business development, major airport assignments and a multidisciplinary team across global markets.

The role requires a strong track record in ORAT programmes, deep knowledge of airport operations, and ability to build lasting partnerships with operators, authorities and engineering firms.

Qualifications

• 12–20 years of experience in airport operations, ORAT or airport development.
• Proven experience leading ORAT programmes for major airport openings, terminal expansions or infrastructure transitions.
• Strong understanding of airport operational processes, stakeholder coordination and airport systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and international projects.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship capabilities.
• Established network within the international airport industry.
• Excellent English communication skills; other language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement IBG’s international ORAT business strategy.
• Lead ORAT proposals, technical offers and commercial negotiations.
• Develop strategic partnerships with airport operators, consultants and service providers.
• Build a sustainable international project pipeline.
• Lead ORAT programmes for new airports, terminals, infrastructure expansions and major airport refurbishments.
• Develop operational readiness strategies, plans and implementation methodologies.
• Oversee operational trials, simulations and emergency exercises.
• Coordinate airport stakeholders, airlines, ground handlers, regulators, ANSPs and other operational partners.
• Lead airport activation, transition planning and operational go-live activities.
• Ensure operational risks are identified, assessed and managed throughout the programme.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

English fluency

Education

Degree in Aviation Management / Airport Operations / Engineering

Job description

Independent Business Group is seeking an experienced ORAT Practice Lead to establish, develop and lead our international ORAT practice. You will report to senior management and drive business development, major airport assignments and a multidisciplinary team across global markets.

The role requires a strong track record in ORAT programmes, deep knowledge of airport operations, and ability to build lasting partnerships with operators, authorities and engineering firms.