Schiphol
1 day ago

Projectmanager Operations
dnata
Schiphol
1 day ago
Projectmanager Operations
dnata seeks a Project Manager Operations to lead transformation projects at Schiphol Airport, improving safety, service, and profitability. Requires 7+ years of project management experience in operational settings and a Bachelor's degree.
HybridContractSeniorProject ManagementOperational Transformation
Projectmanager Operations
dnata seeks a Project Manager Operations to lead transformation projects at Schiphol Airport, improving safety, service, and profitability. Requires 7+ years of project management experience in operational settings and a Bachelor's degree.
HybridContractSeniorProject Management
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
Project ManagementOperational TransformationBusiness ImprovementStakeholder ManagementPerformance ManagementOperational ReportingBusiness Case DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsOperational ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementStrategic ExecutionData-Driven Decision MakingProblem SolvingInfluencing & NegotiationLeadership
Soft Skills
AccountabilityCollaborationCustomer FocusResults OrientationChange LeadershipInfluencingConstructive Challenge
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
AviationGround HandlingLogisticsTransportManufacturingLarge-scale Operational Change
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate strategic operational projects and transformation initiatives within Passenger Services.
- Manage project governance, planning, execution, and implementation activities from concept through delivery.
- Ensure operational initiatives deliver targeted improvements in productivity, service quality, safety, and customer performance.
- Drive operational readiness and mobilization for new customers, contracts, and business growth opportunities.
- Prepare for and support Project Alignment Meetings (PAX) and Steering Committee discussions together with team.
- Challenge assumptions, validate operational data, and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
- Ensure stakeholders, initiative owners, and subject matter experts are actively engaged throughout project delivery.
- Maintain effective governance structures, reporting frameworks, and escalation processes.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational performance, workforce productivity, service delivery, and resource utilization.
- Drive process optimization and standardization across operations.
- Develop and support business cases for operational improvements.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.
- Facilitate collaboration among Operations, Workforce Planning, Training, Safety, HR, Commercial, Finance, and ICT.
- Remove barriers and resolve issues that impact project success.
- Align stakeholders on priorities, milestones, operational targets, and delivery expectations.
- Ensure workstream dependencies are actively managed and mitigated.
- Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, resource needs, and value realization.
- Hold initiative owners accountable for delivery milestones, operational KPIs, quality standards, and business outcomes.
- Ensure transparent reporting and effective communication with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Track and manage operational benefits realization and project performance.
- Act as a visible role model for accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Support implementation of new ways of working, processes, behaviours, and performance standards.
- Foster a culture of execution, ownership, customer service, and continuous improvement.
- Drive engagement and commitment throughout operational transition projects.
Project ManagerOperationsAviationTransformationSchipholContractHybridSeniordnataPassenger Services