Project Manager - dnata Cargo

dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience. 
As a Project Manager, you will lead and deliver projects that enhance the operational efficiency and growth of dnata Cargo, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define clear objectives, milestones, and service levels while driving the successful implementation of complex cargo-related initiatives.

In this role, you will: 

• Lead cargo-focused projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, aligning with dnata Cargo’s operational goals and service standards.
• Work closely with internal teams, department heads, and third-party vendors to define project objectives, roles, milestones, and service levels specific to dnata Cargo operations.
• Regularly review project performance and take corrective actions to ensure alignment with project goals, delivering optimal results for the cargo division.
• Ensure delivery is within the approved timeframe and within agreed cost, driving down costs wherever possible and targeting early delivery.
• Develop realistic project plans, ensuring adequate resources and tracking progress through dnata Cargo’s project management tools to meet key milestones.
• Identify risks, design mitigation strategies, and ensure risk management plans are in place, with particular attention to the unique risks within cargo and logistics operations.
• Provide accurate and timely project updates and reports to project sponsors, senior management, and stakeholders to keep them informed of progress and any issues.
• Develop and execute training and implementation plans to ensure smooth handovers of project outcomes to dnata Cargo’s operational teams.
• Proactively address and resolve any conflicts or issues during the project to prevent delays and ensure the continuity of dnata Cargo’s services.
• Facilitate ongoing system support that is designed and implemented within the project 'go live' phase.
• Ensure that business requirements are thoroughly understood, documented, and met with practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of dnata Cargo.
• Initiate and manage projects through all stages to ensure that their progress, quality and the outputs in key result areas are consistent with the scope and targets envisaged in the project charter. Where it becomes necessary, take appropriate corrective actions in consultation with the department and support functions, concerned.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including business users, cargo operations teams, and third-party service providers, to deliver large-scale and complex cargo-related projects.