Project Executive

At IAG Cargo we have a dedicated Transformation team, who are responsible for managing a portfolio of exciting projects aimed at making our business fit for the future. The portfolio spans a wide range of interesting areas from our operations to our infrastructure, to working with our customers and colleagues to ensure IAG Cargo is a great place to work and do business with. Your role within the team will be crucial to driving these projects forward.

What you'll do

• Support senior colleagues with the planning and delivery of core transformational projects, in line with internal control and financial guidelines


• Support delivery of projects against prescribed criteria and standards, proactively contributing to an environment where all aspects of delivery (i.e. progress/issues/risks /resources) are effectively managed


• Assist in the proactive identification, documentation and management of risks, issues and dependencies at a project level, applying best practice tools and techniques


• Support team colleagues with the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely status reports, and maintenance of other project documentation


• Contribute towards effective resource planning at a project team, by understanding trade offs and helping to develop and track different resourcing options


• Support effective communication to all project stakeholders


• Facilitate effective project-level progress reporting against change targets and support in development of mitigation strategies


• Support compliance with standardised IAG Cargo project management principles, techniques, methods and tools
  
  Previous project management and planning experience would be advantageous


• Basic understanding of risk and issue management practices and some practical experience of applying these in a project context


• Great people, stakeholder management and communication skills


• Experience of working within, or alongside, a Programme Management Office (PMO), support effective governance, planning and progress reporting


• Prior exposure to the end-to-end business case development process/guiding principles


• Some financial background, including practical experience of applying to projects and budgets; comfort when working with numbers


• Appreciation of the value of effective knowledge management and a willingness to support at a project level


• Prior exposure to working with external suppliers and involvement in procurement processes


• Great team working skills, a postiive attitude and a readiness to develop these skills on real-life projects Excellent organisational skills, including attention to detail


• Experience from the aviation and/or logistics sectors would be a bonus but is not essential


• Understands core MS Office functionality and is able to apply and develop these skills to support day-to-day project delivery requirements


• Understanding of business change and, ideally, experience of working on a team that was delivering a key business change
  
  IAG Cargo


Hounslow, England

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.

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, 26 days holiday, generous pension, life assurance and ability to opt-in to a healthcare scheme, we also offer:


• 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.


• Onsite staff parking, electric charging points and free airport parking when you are off globe-trotting.


• Free fruit and a subsidised on-site café


• Savings of up to 42% on purchasing a new bike under Cycle2Work scheme


• Work from anywhere policy- Individuals who can perform their role remotely can work from another location up to 20 days in any rolling 12-months


• 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.


• Up to 75% discount on the Heathrow Express with your staff pass


• 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


Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our equity, 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.