Project Manager Facilities Planning, dnata

Job Purpose

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you’re inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

As a Project Manager Facilities Planning, dnata, you will plan, manage, and successfully deliver assigned projects in line with dnata’s project management practices, standards, and governance frameworks. You will lead projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring defined business requirements are met and agreed outcomes are delivered within scope, cost, and timelines. This role sits within a broad project portfolio, supporting both department‑owned initiatives and wider Group projects.

In This Role You Will

• Manage assigned projects end‑to‑end, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Initiate and structure projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders and support functions, defining objectives, deliverables, milestones, roles, and responsibilities within agreed project charters.
• Develop and maintain realistic, well‑resourced project plans, ensuring progress is accurately tracked through agreed planning and reporting tools.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies, designing and implementing mitigation strategies in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to support smooth implementation and timely realisation of benefits.
• Provide timely, accurate, and structured project reporting to sponsors, steering groups, and impacted departments.
• Coordinate with third‑party service providers and contractors where required to support project delivery.
• Support implementation, training, and transition activities during project go‑live phases as agreed with the business.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management systems, standards, and processes across the function.
• Manage and motivate assigned project team members, supporting performance, development, and effective collaboration.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in business administration, finance, insurance, management accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, with demonstrated exposure to project management within a PMO (Project Management Office), strategic planning, or comparable function.
• Proven experience managing mid‑ to large‑scale, cross‑functional projects.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with an understanding of budget management and cost control principles.
• Sound knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and change implementation practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in IT systems and general computer literacy.You Will Have an Edge If You Have

• Experience working within a structured PMO or large, matrixed organisation.
• Exposure to projects involving infrastructure, facilities, or technically complex environments.
• Confidence interpreting project documentation such as layouts, phasing plans, or technical inputs as part of project coordination.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across internal teams, external partners, and service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to balance commercial, technical, and stakeholder considerations within project delivery.At dnata, part of the Emirates Group, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team.

dnata, part of Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, and we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile.If you meet the criteria for the role, you may be invited to complete an initial assessment or video interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will contact you with an offer, and our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition into your role at Emirates Group.

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Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounted flights and hotel stays worldwide. More information on employee benefits is available in the Working Here section of our website. Further details about living and working in Dubai can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.