Portfolio Management Office Executive

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.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to play a key role within the Transformation team, driving the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across the organisation. In this role, you will oversee the project governance, prioritisation, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and optimal resource allocation. The ideal candidate will understand project management practices, bring exceptional communication skills, and a strategic mindset to foster collaboration across teams, mitigate risks, and promote continuous improvement

What you'll do

Responsible for the governance and effective control of the portfolio of IAG Cargo projects, ensuring best practice project management leads to the delivery of on time,on budget and sustainable transformation

• Maintain oversight of the transformation office resource and allocate project management resource as and where required
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
• Proactively manage upwards ensuring risks are flagged and timely recommendations are put in place with required levels of ownership and buy in from business stakeholders
• Review project progress and proactively address issues as they arise, challenging the status quo to better business performance
• Ensure the full IAG Cargo portfolio of change is tracked, prioritised and aligned to protect the quality and pace of transformation
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities, interdependencies, gaps, risks and issues
• Provide interim and additional project management support at early or critical phases of key initiatives where required. Provide advice to project managers to get project structures and resources in place for full delivery.
• Provide support to the Cargo Executive Team as and when required
• Provide ongoing Transformation Office support, for example maintaining portfolio roadmaps, project reports, risk overview documents and ensuring business areas are aware
• Present regular portfolio updates to Cargo Executive Team
• Ensure the IAG Cargo change portfolio is prioritised effectively and adapts to changes in the business operating environment
• Proactively identify interdependencies between projects by collaborating across the IAG Cargo community to protect the quality of delivery
• Identify and highlight gaps in capacity/capability and work with senior leaders to implement solutions
• Scope, shape and define new initiatives and support all relevant stakeholders at project inception stage
• Provide ongoing project management support and act as an interim project manager at critical phases of key initiatives if/when required

It's all about you

What you'll bring to IAG Cargo:

• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders from different business areas and range of seniority levels
• Experience of consolidating information and creating written communications for senior management Expertise
• Knowledge of project and change management lifecycle, processes and techniques
• Proven and demonstratable experience of desktop products including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent organisation, planning and prioritisation skills, and ability to deliver to deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to develop and manage effective stakeholder relationships to senior levels & cross-functionally
• Able to interpret large data sets and provide high-level summaries of key information
• Effective challenging & influencing skills, with an ability to manage upwards
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
• Thorough, strong eye for detail
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with a high level of change and uncertainty
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual Qualifications
• Educated to a graduate level or equivalent Experience

We'll treat you right

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, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:

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.
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.
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.