Senior Manager Cabin Development

About This Role

Job Description Synopsis The Senior Manager Cabin Development is responsible to lead and oversee strategic technical programs for the development and delivery of Etihad’s future generations of cabin interiors. This position is accountable for ensuring that all technical requirements set by Etihad are comprehensively addressed and delivered throughout the product development lifecycle. Additionally, the Senior Manager actively directs the Cabin development team to systematically manage relationships with Cabin Interior Suppliers to ensure that all interior products are delivered according to defined specifications, quality standards, and within allocated budgets and established timelines.

Accountabilities

• Ensure that Technical Standards and Specifications for all new product developments incl. Seats, Cabin Interiors, Systems and Galleys are being established and agreed with Etihad stakeholder requirements. Ensure that the team applies consistent methods to optimize products in terms of functionality, operational reliability, weight, life cycle cost and superior innovative product technology. Manage requirement changes and maintain an overview of all product changes throughout the development cycle incl. the impact to weight, cost and schedule.
• Lead, coach, motivate & develop the Etihad Technical Product Development team. Ensure consistent Project and Risk Management methods are applied and continuously developed in the team. Ensure successful delivery of Cabin Interior development programs in terms of compliance to specification, Etihad quality standards and schedule.
• Lead Cabin Programme Managers by assigning their Projects. Set Performance Objectives in accordance with Etihad’s Performance Management process and review progress on quarterly basis.
• Ensure that regular, effective project review meetings are performed and that development projects progress to agreed schedules. Provide meaningful reports to Etihad Management on a regular basis.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders such as Cabin Design Organizations, Aircraft Manufacturers and Etihad suppliers. Ensure that the team maintains a constant dialogue with suppliers and understands supplier capabilities and capacity constraints. Identify new suppliers and market trends that Etihad can leverage for new product developments.
• Develop team capabilities in terms of skill, processes and procedures for the execution of Technical Development Projects to ensure Etihad maintains an industry leading position.
• Ensure that the Technical Development team receives the necessary trainings and maintains the qualifications to comply with Airworthiness Authority and Etihad Quality & Safety requirements.
• Plan and manage the Budget for Technical Product Development related cost.

Qualifications Education & Experience

Education

• University degree or equivalent qualification. Formal project management qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of Aviation Regulations (GCAA CARs, ICAO, IOSA, etc.)
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
• Formal training in airframe and cabin equipment, project management and/or aircraft specific type courses is preferred.

Experience

• 10 years job-related experience in the field of Technical Commercial Aviation, Airline Engineering and/or Product Development.
• Experience in the development of aviation products, Project Management and technical contracts / procurement. Working in a multi-cultural environment and delivering multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and social competence, team player; self-starter; strong communications skills, creative and innovative to always be one step ahead; decisive and firm, but fair in agreeing targets; analytical and strategic thinking; business intelligence and applications management; conflict management; strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong background and skills in project management; experience in a multi-cultural working environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Key Competencies

• Negotiate and Influence: Negotiates skilfully in tough situations; settles differences with minimal disruption; convinces others while building relationships; gains trust quickly and strives to always get the best for Etihad Airways.
• Act with Agility: Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented, flexible and consistently demonstrates a can-do attitude.
• Build Effective Teams: Creates a collegiate spirit in his/her team; fosters open dialogue to break down silos; creates a feeling of belonging in the team; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility.
• Act with Determination: Takes the lead when required; faces up to problems with any person or situation quickly and directly and communicates with confidence and assertiveness.
• Develop and Grow: Agrees challenging objectives as part of performance management; participates in frequent development discussions; creates a climate in which people want to do their best; constructs compelling development plans and executes them to ensure growth.

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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