Head of Technology - Airline Operations
Head of Technology - Airline Operations
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Job Description
- Fantastic opportunity within our Qantas Technology Organisation
- Challenging opportunity to innovate and drive change through technology
- Permanent role working at our Head Office in Mascot
At Qantas we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its unique spirit mateship and a can-do attitude. Together were strong and resilient and we work hard to make sure were always at our best.
Technology is a big part of how we continue to pioneer our way forward. With eyes on the future our IT team harness technology on a global scale and tailor local solutions for each of our ports. Together well show you its possible to make an impact and to never underestimate what youre capable of achieving.
TheHead of Technology Airline Operationsis a senior leadership position and is responsible for partnering with our Business Unit leaders to drive transformation enabled by Technology. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the approved technology strategy and will drive transformation including the evaluation and solution development of key Technology investments.
As a strategic business partner this pivotal role will lead the transformation to integrated and predictive operations using data analytics and AI to revolutionise how we manage Engineering Flight Operations and Workforce Planning. With oversight of a large scale technology portfolio with large scale investment and operating budgets you will drive large-scale transformation programs that position Qantas at the forefront of aviation innovation.
This role will be required to build and maintain strong relationships to develop a clear understanding of business needs and ensure the cost-effective delivery of technology and digital services to meet those needs. This includes owning the key technology decisions to build for the long-term while managing roadmaps and business needs. You will champion the technology enabled transformation of our operations function. As a people leader this role will be a key decision-maker in regard to the recruitment and retaining of top-talent providing employee coaching mentoring development and team building.
Youll have:
- Significant experience (10 yrs) working in Technology within large multinational organisations with proven airline operations technology leadership experience
- Minimum Bachelors Degree with expectation of post graduate study in Technology preferably with broader business administration qualifications and/or aviation industry certifications
- Domain knowledge across airline operations including Engineering/Maintenance Flight Operations Network Planning and Workforce Management systems
- Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives in aviation with specific experience in implementing predictive analytics and AI solutions for operational optimisation
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrable ability in influencing negotiating managing large teams establishing and running cross functional projects/teams delivering outcomes in a time sensitive environment managing change and project Management
- Experience managing large scale technology investments with proven ROI delivery through innovative solutions
- Substantial experience managing teams with complex workloads and competing priorities
- Deep technology expertise with an ability to engage influence and lead technology and business leaders
- Expertise in integrated operations platforms real-time data processing machine learning applications and predictive maintenance technologies
- An ability to understand any business quickly and demonstrate to senior business executives an excellent grasp of what makes the business function
- Extensive senior management experience gained in a highly complex information systems and technology environment
- Experience in the development implementation and maintenance of large scale integrated IT systems across multiple hardware and software platforms
- Track record of implementing enterprise-wide data platforms and AI/ML solutions that drive operational efficiency and safety improvements
- Demonstrated strength in leadership capability
- Customer and results oriented with a strong sense of energy and purpose
- Experienced in strategic planning budget and resource management
- A team builder and team player with a positive pragmatic and collaborative operating style with the highest levels of ethics and integrity
Why Qantas
Youll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team which means youll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. Youll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role weve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe both for you and your family and friends as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
- Well give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping food and wine insurance health and wellbeing leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
- Well support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others mental health our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Applications close on the 15th of June
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us youll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
