Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager will play a critical role in delivering strategic transformation and operational improvement initiatives aligned with the organisation’s Medium-Term Plan and cost-efficiency goals. This role will oversee planning, execution, and benefits realisation of projects spanning digital transformation, workforce optimisation, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The role requires strong project leadership, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder engagement to drive measurable results.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of key transformation and efficiency-focused projects.
• Establish and manage project governance frameworks, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Drive process reviews and implement lean, data-driven practices across catering, logistics, and production functions.
• Manage implementation of digital platforms to reduce manual work, enhance data accuracy, and reduce waste.
• Oversee workforce optimisation initiatives, including rostering and scheduling improvements to reduce overtime and agency reliance.
• Coordinate facilities maintenance planning and scoping to improve asset reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Lead sustainability-related initiatives including food waste reduction and ESG improvements through audit coordination and intervention rollout.
• Track project performance, report on milestones, KPIs, and cost savings, and support ongoing benefits realisation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, HR, finance, IT, and external vendors.
• Build project documentation, playbooks, and handover materials to ensure knowledge retention post-delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project or program management, with demonstrated success in delivering business transformation or operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience in aviation, logistics, catering, or manufacturing environments is highly advantageous.
• Strong track record of driving cost savings, efficiency, or digital enablement projects.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and MS Office suite.