Business Planning & Performance Manager

dnata Airport Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider in Singapore seeks a Project Manager to oversee and lead multiple project initiatives from planning to completion. The role requires outstanding project coordination skills, the ability to handle stakeholder management effectively, and a strong analytical mindset. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and professional qualifications such as PMP or PRINCE2. This position offers opportunities to contribute to crucial organizational goals while maintaining a focus on safety and community support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in project management.
• Advanced skills in project control systems and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project initiatives ensuring goals are met.
• Develop assessment protocols for project evaluation.
• Manage budgets and provide updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Professional qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, Six Sigma)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Position Overview

At dnata we take pride in leading the aviation industry through optimisation and innovation, and a key enabler to maintaining this position is an effective project management. Therefore, we are searching for an enterprising Project Manager who shares our determination to deliver our vision of being the worlds most admired air and travel services provider.

The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural leader, this person should have strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, the project manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategize, implement, and maintain project initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives
• To oversee and/or lead multiple initiatives simultaneously through all four project management phases (planning, build-up, implementation, and closeout, ensuring program goals are reached
• Develop project assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
• Meeting with stakeholders, senior leadership to discuss project status and goals
• Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
• Pro-actively manage and resolve project challenges, time slippage, scope creep, quality issues, and people
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and goals; whilst holding project team members accountable to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget
• Understand and adhere to dnata policies, governance, and legal guidelines, ensuring given projects are in full compliance; to protect and maintain shareholder / brand value
• Carry out additional duties as may be reasonably requested by the leadership team
• Consistently project a professional, confident, controlled and customer service focused attitude and demeanour
• Promote and personally invest in dnata4good, our employee-driven initiative that recognises the communities we serve by supporting charities and community development projects that align with our charitable pillars
• Contribute to a safety-first environment and work within Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times
• Be a role model for dnata’s values: safety and security, performance driven, delighting customers, imagination, respect and service excellence
• Live and champion dnata’s Environment Sustainability Framework, meeting our commitment to our three priority focus areas; to reduce emissions, consume responsibility and protect wildlife & habitats

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience and/or relevant professional qualification (such as PMP, PRINCE2, Six Sigma)
• Advanced project control system skills ; including a high competency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task including expert and seamless time management skills
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Outstanding influencing skills and a proven ability to deal at all levels within a global business, combined with a sound knowledge of effective stakeholder management best practice and managing expectations
• Strategic mindset to be able to align the projects with dnata’s broader strategic objectives, understanding big picture and long-term goals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, working with all levels of management
• Can obtain security clearance and qualify for an air-side security pass (no legal restrictions)