Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations?
At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, 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). 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, where we are building a great place to work for customers and colleagues alike.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to play a key role within the Transformation team, driving the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across the organisation. In this role, you will oversee the project governance, prioritisation, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and optimal resource allocation. The ideal candidate will understand project management practices, bring exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset to foster collaboration across teams, mitigate risks, and promote continuous improvement

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Responsible for the governance and effective control of the portfolio of IAG Cargo projects, ensuring best practice project management leads to the delivery of on time,on budget and sustainable transformation

• Maintain oversight of the transformation office resource and allocate project management resource as and where required
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
• Proactively manage upwards ensuring risks are flagged and timely recommendations are put in place with required levels of ownership and buy in from business stakeholders
• Review project progress and proactively address issues as they arise, challenging the status quo to better business performance
• Ensure the full IAG Cargo portfolio of change is tracked, prioritised and aligned to protect the quality and pace of transformation
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities, interdependencies, gaps, risks and issues
• Provide interim and additional project management support at early or critical phases of key initiatives where required. Provide advice to project managers to get project structures and resources in place for full delivery.
• Provide support to the Cargo Executive Team as and when required
• Provide ongoing Transformation Office support, for example maintaining portfolio roadmaps, project reports, risk overview documents and ensuring business areas are aware
• Present regular portfolio updates to Cargo Executive Team
• Ensure the IAG Cargo change portfolio is prioritised effectively and adapts to changes in the business operating environment
• Proactively identify interdependencies between projects by collaborating across the IAG Cargo community to protect the quality of delivery
• Identify and highlight gaps in capacity/capability and work with senior leaders to implement solutions
• Scope, shape and define new initiatives and support all relevant stakeholders at project inception stage

• Provide ongoing project management support and act as an interim project manager at critical phases of key initiatives if/when required