Job Description

Company Description

We are a part of International Airlines Group, one of the world's leading airline groups flying to over 270 destinations and carrying more than 100 million passengers each year


We provide a plug and play platform of scalable, best in class procurement, finance and IT business services to Aer Lingus, Avios, British Airways, IAG, IAG Cargo, Iberia, Iberia Express, LEVEL and Vueling


We combine functional expertise with a strong focus on customer service to make our Group stronger, more efficient, more competitive.

We are seeking a high-impact leader to drive the execution and coordination of transformation programs within the IMS initiative -- the Group-wide Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Strategy & Transformation program. This pivotal role is accountable for steering the delivery of cross-functional IMS initiatives, ensuring alignment across internal technical domains (such as Powerplant, Heavy Maintenance, Structures, etc.) and external airline operating companies (OpCos). This is a performance-driven role responsible for maintaining delivery momentum, removing obstacles, ensuring cohesive interdepartmental collaboration, and guaranteeing successful realization of strategic goals.


Key Responsibilities

Orchestrate IMS Program Execution: Direct and oversee the timely and effective delivery of complex transformation initiatives across the Group's maintenance and engineering functions. Promote Cross-Domain Synergy: Ensure alignment and harmonization of technical workstreams by facilitating collaboration across domain leaders, OpCos, and central teams. Drive Value Creation: Maintain a comprehensive view of domain portfolios, proactively identify bottlenecks, and resolve them decisively to sustain project traction. Act as Transformation Enabler: Serve as the principal escalation point for domain teams and airline stakeholders, taking a proactive stance to anticipate risks and resolve critical path blockers. Lead the IMS PMO function: The IMS PMO will report to the Head of IMS Program Delivery. Embedding standard operating procedures, tools, and governance frameworks that ensure uniformity, transparency, and control across programs. Mentor & Empower Teams: Guide domain leaders and their teams on best practices in change management, implementation planning, and execution tracking, empowering them to own outcomes. Budget Oversight & Value Tracking: Partner with Finance and Value Assurance teams to ensure that program financials, milestones, and business cases remain synchronized and accurately tracked. Ensure Integrated Governance: Establish and uphold governance structures that integrate cross-domain and cross-OpCo inputs, creating a consistent decision-making and escalation framework. Resource and Risk Management: Oversee resource allocations, prioritize deliverables, and implement mitigation actions to address emergent risks and shifting program priorities. Foster a Delivery-Driven Culture: Cultivate an outcome-oriented mindset within the transformation ecosystem, challenging complacency and pushing for high-impact execution

Qualifications

Professional Experience

Extensive background in aircraft maintenance and engineering (CAMO, MRO, Maintenance Programs), with deep domain exposure across multiple airlines or corporate entities. Proven track record of leading major transformation programs in technically and organizationally complex environments. Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary project portfolios, from strategic planning to hands-on delivery. Deep familiarity with aviation safety and airworthiness regulations, both European (EASA, CAA) and international (FAA, ICAO). Experience in steering technical upgrade projects and fleet-wide modifications, including participation in regulatory and OEM forums. Ability to operate under high-pressure scenarios such as AOG crises or safety-critical

Skills and Competencies

Strategic leadership with exceptional delivery orientation -- capable of cutting through complexity and driving decisive action. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities at both executive and operational levels. Sharp analytical skills with the ability to deconstruct challenges and deploy structured problem-solving techniques. Strong communication and interpersonal dexterity to manage multi-cultural and multi-functional teams. Mastery of program and portfolio management disciplines, tools, and digital project control systems. Capable of translating corporate-level transformation objectives into actionable and measurable initiatives at the domain level.


Education and Certifications

Bachelor's and Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Computer Engineering (or equivalent). Minimum of 10 years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering roles, with increasing leadership responsibility.


Personal Attributes

Results-oriented mindset, relentless in pursuit of tangible outcomes. Naturally proactive and self-motivated, with a high sense of ownership. Resilient under pressure and comfortable making decisions in ambiguous or high-stakes situations. Collaborative team player who can build trust quickly and lead through influence as much as authority. Passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

What we offer:

The chance to enjoy a challenging career in an exciting, fast-moving environment in a dynamic industry. The opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with great offices in many locations.We aim to provide all our people with a work/life balance, as well as the many benefits offered by a global organisation, including health insurance, pension and performance bonuses. * We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.