Project Manager - Global Learning Academy 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
Who are we & what do we do?
The Global Learning Academy (GLA) is British Airways learning function and our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We're focused on providing the training that our colleagues need to be their best, because every colleague matters.
The GLA is made up of diverse teams that design and deliver Pilot & Cabin Crew training, Engineering training as well as above-wing and below-wing training for our Global Airport teams. Additionally, the GLA designs and delivers training for Head Office specialists, Global Engagement Centres and delivers our Apprenticeships and Graduate programmes.
About this role
This role is accountable for the management and delivery of strategic projects, continuous improvement initiatives and process reviews for the Global Learning Academy. Successfully delivering projects and improvements, the successful candidate will be an advocate of the GLA - a role model, motivating and inspiring who will go the extra mile.
This opportunity might be right for you if you have…
- Proven ability to deliver projects (essential)
- Experience of decision making that requires balancing operational, people and business needs (essential)
- An accurate and meticulous approach to work (essential)
- Stakeholder management (essential)
- Experience of leading diverse/ cross-functional teams (essential)
- Professional Project Management accreditation e.g. APM or Prince 2 (desired)
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
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