Manager - Baggage and Logistics - Support Facilities

Transguard Group was established in 2001 and has diversified significantly, we lead in the fields of Cash Services, Security Services, Manpower Services, Facilities Management & Aviation. Transguard Group is the UAE’s most trusted business support and outsourcing provider and has a large, dynamic and culturally diverse workforce with 50,000 employees! We are currently recruiting for a Manager - Baggage and Logistics for our trusted client to be based out of their office in Dubai.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of the projects from brief/ business case through to entry into service/ handover, which requires strong internal project management and leadership, with expertise in stakeholder engagement, problem solving (technical, operational, stakeholder) and development & implementation of a project delivery plan – inclusive of a stakeholder engagement plan. The Project Manager can be accountable for the collaboration, guidance, and cooperation of internal stakeholders in supporting the overall delivery of the projects. Typical delivery projects that are included in the portfolio include various airfield support facilities, such as fire station and training facilities, aircraft and GSE maintenance facilities, internal facility security systems and mechanical infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Propose and set up project delivery governance
• Lead the stakeholder engagement to define & document the core requirements of the project.
• Coordinate the Pre-Concept Design activities with the Design, Research &/or SME departments within Dubai Airports
• Agree project scope, purpose, estimated costs/ timelines with Business Owner, Programme Lead & Investment Planning
• Coordinate and support Brief / Business Case development with the Business Owner, SMEs and Investment Planning
• Coordinate and drive forward the appropriate project approvals and documentation.
• Single point of contact for general delivery & stakeholder management
• Responsible for the execution of the project in alignment with the Project Management Governance
• Can be responsible for the management and oversight of a small programme of projects.
• Responsible for the development & sign-off of the Project Management Plan (PMP) with the Business Owner & Programme Lead
• Manage project delivery at all stages, inclusive of any changes/ variations.
• Coordinate the Concept & Detailed Design activities with the Design, Research & SME departments within Dubai Airports & with external suppliers where such support is required.
• Coordinate the Procurement activities with Supply Management
• Coordinate the physical works on site including areas out of and back into the operation with all stakeholders.
• Provide appropriate reporting (e.g. cost, schedule, risks) to ensure transparent communication.

Professional/Regulatory/Certification Requirements:

• Programme & Project Management, or
• Construction Management (CIOB) or similar or
• Building Services (CIBSE) or similar.
• Internal project leadership and stakeholder management for wider business unit engagement and cooperation
• Ability to resolve complex problems, from a technical, operational and stakeholder viewpoints.
• Project Delivery Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan
• Project Scheduling, Risk & Issues Management, Budget Management, Procurement Strategy & Contract Administration, Stakeholder Management, etc.
• Operational Readiness Activation & Transition experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.