Project and Change Manager Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
About the role:
As the Project and Change Manager you will oversee all strategic and tactical project management activities across the recruitment team. You will build strong and effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the business, ensuring project deliverables are well-defined, planned, and monitored through effective project governance.
Responsible for the successful delivery of all projects, ensuring they align with specified requirements, timelines, and budgets, while adhering to internal controls. You will support leaders and teams in scoping and developing business cases, and conduct comprehensive analyses of project outputs, including post-implementation reviews and recommendations. Continuous improvement and process reviews are also a key focus, collaborating closely with the wider recruitment leadership team.
You will also drive the development of effective ways of working, ensuring clear accountability throughout projects and initiatives. Overall, as the Project Manager, you will make a significant impact on the recruitment team's performance by driving delivery of projects and improvements.
About you:
- Proven project management experience with the ability to deliver successful outcomes – on time and within budget.
- Strong leadership capabilities, effective communication, engagement and influencing skills at all levels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and meet project requirements.
- Attention to detail, ability to prioritise work, and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Professional accreditation in project management (e.g., APM or Prince 2) is desirable.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
