Senior Manager – Programme Management (Airfield infrastructure projects)

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STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

Senior Manager – Programme Management (Airfield infrastructure projects) 

The strategy group maps out where we’re going, what that means, and what it looks like. Our research team analyses the industry so that we’re never playing catch-up. Design translates strategies into award winning products and experiences. In program management, it’s more about the delivery of our strategies into realized benefits. And our corporate planning team creates strategy so that we’re agile enough to respond in a fast-evolving industry

What you'll deliver

• You’ll lead the full project lifecycle for airfield‑related projects, from initial brief and business case through to operational handover.
• You’ll ensure strict adherence to Dubai Airports governance, project controls, tools, and reporting timelines.
• You’ll establish and implement robust project delivery governance, ensuring consistency, quality, and assurance.
• You’ll define, document, and manage core project requirements, aligning scope to operational needs and delivery feasibility in a live environment.
• You’ll develop and maintain Project Management Plans, schedules, budgets, risk and issue registers, and reporting packs.
• You’ll facilitate pre‑concept, concept, and detailed design activities with Design, Research, and SME teams, and coordinate with external suppliers where required.
• You’ll align project objectives, costs, and timelines with Business Owners, Programme Leads, and the Investment Planning team.
• You’ll drive all required project approvals, ensuring comprehensive documentation is prepared, maintained, and auditable.
• You’ll act as the single point of contact for project delivery and stakeholder management - oversee and coordinate on‑site physical works within operational areas, ensuring stakeholder alignment and minimal disruption.
• You’ll provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting on cost, schedule, risks, and delivery performance.
• You’ll support continuous improvement of project management practices, templates, governance, and reporting within Dubai Airports.

What you bring

• You’ll be educated to a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, project management or related with at least 7-10 years of experience in Aviation, Airports, Complex Infrastructure. 
• You’ll have proven experience managing end‑to‑end project delivery within complex, live airfield or airport operational environments.
• You’ll have strong understanding of airfield operations and aerodrome maneuvering areas, with the ability to balance safety, capacity, maintenance, and operational continuity.
• You’ll have demonstrated capability in leading airfield‑related projects, applying structured problem‑solving across technical, operational, and stakeholder domains.
• You’ll have extensive experience engaging and managing senior internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, operators, suppliers, and business owners.
• You’ll have a strong knowledge of project management governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks within large, regulated organisations.
• You’ll have the ability to develop and lead operationally focused project delivery plans, covering scope, schedule, budget, risks, procurement, and contracts.
• You’ll have previous experience collaborating with Design, Research, SMEs, Investment Planning, and Supply Management teams.
• You’ll have proven ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, maintaining control, transparency, and delivery focus.

Life at Dubai Airports

Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that’s all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing – and being pushed – to work better and smarter. With us, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You’ll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you’ll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an Impact that delivers for Dubai.