Portfolio Management & Business Planning Manager- Skywards

Job Description

Job PurposeLead the annual planning of the departments strategy and priorities through partnership and close collaboration with other departments. Set the framework and standards for execution and implementation of all projects within Skywards. Develop approaches on strategic portfolio management, business planning and necessary communication plan to enhance performance and ensure more productive and practical approach for conducting business. Job Outline:- Collaborate with Skywards Business Delivery Managers to determine quarterly demand and coordinate the Project Increment prioritisation and planning. Identify, recommend and drive these projectss upon completion.- Collaborate with different business functions to collate Skywards demand, ensure finance endorsement and support securing of budgets. Conduct periodic exercises with executive management to develop and update plans for the business. Focus on business value which a focus in quantifying project benefits using standard financial framework and templates.- Set the framework and standards for execution and implementation of all projects within Skywards. Ensure projects are tracked and documented to enable knowledge sharing.- Provide visibility to the Skywards Leadership team and managers at a portfolio level on project progression and any risks.- Develop a framework in close collaboration with Operational Research & Effectiveness (OR&E) linking Strategic Priorities to departmental performance, ensuring a link back to KPIs.- Lead prioritisation, cross-functional bridging and provide visibility of Skywards initiatives to relevant internal support functions through strong stakeholder management and communication.- Lead and drive Skywards Stakeholder Communication forums and tools to engage the Skywards internal team and maintain ongoing dialogue across the Emirates group. Advocate and lead employee engagement activities and KPIs.- Lead change management process to foster a collaborative network for efficient ways of working.- Manage, coach, develop and motivate team members, ensuring they understand their objectives and have the necessary skills to executive their role effectivelyQualifications & ExperienceExperience- Commercial/Sales.Other : 8+ YearsQualification- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)- Certificated qualifications in Programme Management and PMO (PMP, Scrum Alliance, Six Sigma etc)- Certification in Change Management and Agile Project management preferred.- Agile Project Management- Change Management- Portfolio Management, Programme Management- Strategic Management and Business Planning - Working experience on large transformational programmesKnowledge/skills: -- Experience in delivering complex/cross functional portfolio project management- Excellent stakeholder management- Ability to facilitate strategic meetings and workshops with senior stakeholders- Cross functional work experience, leading through influenceLeadership Role : YESSalary & BenefitsJoin us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. Thats on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what its like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers

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About Company

the Emirates Group employs over 103,363 staff from more than 160 nationalities. The Emirates Group’s extensive and diverse international portfolio includes the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, and one of the largest combined air services provider in the world, dnata. For the year financial year ending 2017-18, the Emirates Group posted a profit of AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion).