Airports Project Manager

Taking ownership is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to make progress and deliver results. We won’t settle for anything less than the best outcome. 

As the Airports ProjectManager, you will be responsible for helping the business deliver operational, strategic and transformational projects. You will develop governance, manage planning and delivery of programs and initiatives and take responsibility for delivering on that plan.  

This role will work in a matrix fashion with others to develop a roadmap focusing on operational improvement, customer service experience and digital and tech-related initiatives. With your project management experience you will lead regular and on-going forums and engage stakeholders to deliver programs and support the implementation of strategic initiatives.  

• Strong background in program delivery/implementation methodologies, risk management and principles of change  
• Proven ability to manage complex projects or initiatives across multiple areas or business units   
• Ability to run forums with more senior management membership/participation   
• Ability to manage multiple cross functional projects, and prioritise resources accordingly across multiple and diverse areas   
• Ability and confidence to quickly identify key opportunities and issues in any business, and develop strategies or plans to capitalise on these opportunities or resolve issues Proven and strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Broad understanding of the airline business both operationally and commercially   
• Ability to apply critical thinking to proposed methodologies and tools  
• Ability to analyse data as well as develop and interpret metrics to identify trends  
• Ability to develop strategies and plans to address negative trends  
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal skills at all levels  
• Excellent relationship management skills and ability to relate to people at all levels of the organisation  
• Ability to influence key stakeholders at the Senior Executive level  
• Experience in developing and implementing strategy within a business unit  
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build constructive and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders  
• Strong commitment to business improvement and ability to drive change and make things happen  
• Strategic thinker, with ability to understand/interpret issues and propose creative solutions 

If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.

• We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.

• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.

• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.