Project 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.
Calling all Project Management visionaries! We're on the hunt for remarkable Project Managers who can take the reins and lead an assigned BA Roadmap project or projects with boundless energy. Your mission: to ignite the path towards conquering defined business objectives by orchestrating a seamless and cohesive approach alongside an effective governance structure. With your unwavering attention to detail and extraordinary organisational prowess, you'll navigate the project through stormy deadlines and budgetary hurdles, while safeguarding the agreed scope and upholding the highest standards of quality. This is your chance to embark on an exhilarating journey where your impact will echo for generations to come. Are you ready to seize this thrilling opportunity and leave your mark on the world?
The Transformation department, encompassing the Programme and Portfolio Delivery Team, plays a vital role in effectively driving the BA Roadmap. This department covers various crucial areas such as program and project management, financial management, resource management, plan/schedule management, scope management, and both waterfall and agile methodologies. As the role holder, you will assume responsibility for delivering all project management activities within the assigned projects from the BA Roadmap, ensuring seamless integration into steady state operations and fostering continuous improvement. You will also be accountable for defining resource demand forecasts, managing resource levels, and ensuring budget targets and program/portfolio objectives are met through ongoing plan and schedule management.
You must possess the qualities of an engaging and empathic leader, with clear and articulate interpersonal skills. In this role you’ll be required to excel in both individual and team leadership and management, demonstrating a highly organised and structured approach. With a track record of delivering projects in a defined and efficient manner, prioritising the business needs of customers. Consistently meeting deadlines, cost, and scope parameters, you will make well-informed decisions within defined parameters. Your commitment to continuous improvement drives you to excel in all aspects of the role.
About you:
- Demonstrable experience of successful project delivery across functions and directorates, with a particular emphasis on IT programs.
- Effective leadership skills, including the ability to motivate individuals and teams in a matrix management environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence partners at all levels.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and handle expectations.
- Strong risk management capabilities, including identifying risks, developing options, and implementing plans.
- In-depth knowledge of contingency planning and mitigation strategies.
- Aptitude for challenging the status quo through well-structured and fact-driven arguments.
- Proficiency in budget, schedule, and scope management.
- Experience in handling both external and internal suppliers, including contract management and negotiation.
This is a chance to join a forward-thinking team and make a real difference. Apply now and be part of our journey to success!
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.
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
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
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