Project Specialist – Etihad Airways – Abu Dhabi – UAE
Etihad Airways invites applications for Project Specialist in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Title:
Project Specialist
Job Description:
Synopsis:
This role reports to the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager. The Project Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end delivery of technology projects from the planning and requirements phase to project delivery and closure while ensuring the project delivers significant business value. Time, budget and quality are key performance indicators of delivery. The projects will be delivered using a modern lean waterfall methodology.
The Project Specialist will work closely with Project Associates, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers in supporting all delivery activities as required for successful execution.
Accountabilities:
- Deliver assigned tasks to support the delivery of programmes and projects in in accordance with Etihad Aviation Group governance frameworks, tools, processes, policies, procedures and standards – ensuring all external supplier resources adhere to Etihad policies and procedures
- Collate and analyse programme / project data to produce transparent reports and presentations – escalating identified issues as required
- Managing the programme / project documentation library in alignment with governance standards ensuring availability of working and approved versions
- Monitors adherence to governance frameworks by the programme / project teams advising on requirements and standards
- Ensure mandatory PPM tool data is complete, accurate and timely enabling transparent reporting for assigned programmes and projects identifying areas deviation advising on requirements and standards
- Arranges internal and external programme / project events
- Monitors external resource physical and logical security
- Provide feedback / suggestions to continually improve project management frameworks, processes and tools
Education & Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience as project manager or related functions
- PMP or equivalent certification
- Experience leading small delivery teams (1-4 FTE)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent is mandatory
- Effective interpersonal skills including collaborating, team building, and communication skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
