Project Manager

Job Purpose: JOB PURPOSE Plan, manage and successfully deliver projects, in
compliance with the project practices, standards and processes of the Company,
or represent the Department in other large scale business projects within the
Group. Ensure that projects meet the defined business requirements and achieve
the stipulated business benefits within agreed timescales, cost and scope,
leading the project throughout from initiation to closure. JOB
ACCOUNTABILITIES LINKED TO OBJECTIVE AREAS - Ensure regular review of project
delivery performance. Contribute to improvement of systems, procedures and
standards to improve capabilities, assisting the senior management team in
continual process, quality and productivity improvement. - Ensure on time, in
scope and within budget delivery of all assigned projects. Initiate and manage
projects through all stages to ensure that their progress, quality and the
outputs in key result areas are consistent with the scope and targets
envisaged in the project charter. Where it becomes necessary, take appropriate
corrective actions in consultation with the department and support functions,
concerned. Ensure on time, in scope and within budget delivery of all assigned
projects to ensure that - a. Projects are scoped and initiated in
collaboration with Internal Stakeholders and other support functions, agreeing
project objectives, desired outcomes, milestones, roles and responsibilities,
with the department heads which are encapsulated with appropriate service
levels in agreed project charters. b. Projects are planned professionally and
are then reflected in the Project register/ Planning tool of the department.
The plan must be realistic, maintained and properly resourced c. Project
stakeholders are managed properly for the duration of the project to achieve
smooth implementation and quick realisation of benefits d. Delivery is within
the approved timeframe and within agreed cost, driving down costs wherever
possible and targeting early delivery e. Functional solutions meet agreed
requirements and customer expectations, are maintainable and meet documented
and agreed criteria. f. IT system solutions are adequately planned, designed
in line with corporate standards and tested, covering all risk aspects g.
Risks and issues are assessed and mitigation/ management strategies are
designed and agreed with respective stakeholders prior to implementation. h.
Timely, appropriate and accurate project information and reporting are
provided to the Project Sponsor and stakeholders and/or steering board
members, as well as to other departments which may be affected by the project
outcomes i. An implementation and training concept is developed and organised
as required by and agreed with the relevant Department or Business unit on a
network wide basis. j. Conflict or disagreements arising from issues or
concerns connected with projects are managed appropriately to resolve issues
and concerns and mitigate risks k. Ongoing system support is designed and
implemented with the project 'go live' phase. - Ensure that business
requirements are fully analysed, challenged, understood and documented so that
user requirements and defined solutions meet those business needs, identifying
alternatives and added value wherever possible. - Initiate and manage projects
through all stages to ensure that their progress, quality and the outputs in
key result areas are consistent with the scope and targets envisaged in the
project charter. Where it becomes necessary, take appropriate corrective
actions in consultation with the department and support functions, concerned.
Qualifications & Experience: MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Human Resources/ Other : Degree or
Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent) in a related subject (HR, Business, Humanities)
Professional accreditation preferred (CIPD, AHRI or equivalent) ‎5 years'
experience in an HR or Project Management Capacity. Knowledge/skills: Generic
Project role: Expert Knowledge of airline industry standards, and core
business functions and systems preferred. Should be practical and innovative
with the ability to manage cross-functional teams at a multinational level.
Knowledge of a variety of project management methodologies and practices.
Demonstrable exposure to: a. Project management b. Change implementation
planning and management c. Systems Development Management d. Project
Management tools e. Application support
Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary
and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on
flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information
about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website
www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what's it like to live and
work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle
section.