Senior Manager Network Strategy

About This Role

Job Description Lead a team to manage strategic projects across the Network and Scheduling area to optimize the profitability production of Etihad, including the development and implementation of future tools for the area. In addition to these, the Senior Manager will be responsible to drive the airport incentives from the Network Planning side, providing guidance to the procurement team.

Accountabilities

• Lead a team of 2 managers responsible for driving strategic projects in the Network Planning and Scheduling area. Promoting a healthy work environment and focus on team development.
• Manage day to day strategic projects in the Network and Scheduling area to drive revenue and cost efficiencies in the Network to improve profitability.
• Live and breathe and be able to articulate Etihad’s hub structure, leveraging the Network and Scheduling teams to drive improvements in the fleet utilization and connecting flows.
• Collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple business units, identifying strategic growth areas, connecting strategies and scheduling efficiencies.
• Developing business cases and recommendations for new initiatives to drive profitability.
• Create and secure innovative tools and processes in the Network and Scheduling area to create competitive advantage.
• Drive automation in the Network and Scheduling area to remove repetitive tasks from the day to day.
• Manage the airport incentives with the support of Procurement to engage with Etihad’s airport partners to conclude financial support packages to improve route profitability.
• Managing the relationship with Abu Dhabi Airports.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors’ degree, preferably Business or Engineering (post-grad. qualifications are an advantage).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial strategy and planning, finance or operations research/planning, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional projects with a high degree of interaction and communication across all levels in the organization, and to engage, motivate and develop a high performing team.
• Leadership skills, Project management skills, Negotiation and advocacy skills
• Building and maintaining internal and external relationships

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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