IAG Cargo
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Hybrid · Hounslow, England, United KingdomPosted 3 months ago
IAG Cargo
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At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to groundbreaking tech, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. We move cargo that positively impacts society worldwide. Whatever people need, wherever they are. At IAG Cargo we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.
We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). Powered by five airlines, our reach is truly global – but it’s the impact we make that defines us. At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, that is Trusted to Deliver.
Lead a team of ~5 direct reports and operate as part of the Transformation Leadership Team
Develop, support and effectively performance a team of Project Managers as well as wider Transformation team
Planning and delivery of core transformational projects in line with internal control and financial guidelines
Define and manage the criteria for control of programmes of work, creating an environment where all aspects of the programme (progress/issues/risks/resources) are effectively managed.
Present an accurate view of programme deliveries; ensuring change control is managed tightly. Identify and facilitate trade-offs within and outside managed programmes as appropriate.
Ensure effective resource planning, working closely with resource owners to ensure effective allocation of common resources and skills within the IAG Cargo.
Ensure effective communication to all stakeholders.
Challenge focus of the change projects to meet targets and initiate extra activities wherever gaps are identified.
Provide adhoc consultancy to departmental managers on standardised IAG Cargo project management principles, techniques, methods and tools.
Facilitate delivery through a culture of continuous improvement, acting as a champion for driving day-to-day process improvement, facilitating workshops for your projects as required
Relationship and supplier management with external suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure design and delivery solutions meet business needs
Embed change into the organisation at all levels
Build and sustain strong working relationships with accountable business owners and senior managers on all projects, acting as a trusted advisor and business partner in the successful delivery of project
Lead and deliver process improvement initiatives by analysing, redesigning, and implementing efficient, customer-focused business processes using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies across your projects
Strong people leader with ability to motivate cross functional teams
Proven change management experience
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Able to create “one team” approach across disparate members of project teams by sharing best practice and common programme/department goals
Excellent influencing skills
Ability to translate a strategic approach to a set of project deliverables
Proven ability to work under pressure and manage complex and often unique issues creating relevant clarity in areas of ambiguity to force decisions.
Demonstrates resilience
Ability to make constructive challenge
What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:
Proven project management/change management experience demonstrated by a successful track record of managing complex change programmes to cost, quality and time
Broad experience of working on change projects in a variety of business areas.
Experience of working within a fast-paced, changeable environment with new technology/products and working practices.
Solid stakeholder management, including senior management, warehouse staff, and external supplier management
Desktop tools including Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc
People management
Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference.
As well as a competitive salary, bonus, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:
A hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
Flexible bank holiday policy- Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work
Diversity and Inclusion
Our recruitment procedures positively support our diversity and inclusion agenda.
All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently, and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process.