Job Description/Specification:
Qatar Airways Group is seeking an experienced professional to lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management within its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Business Development function. The role focuses on managing strategic projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring that project activities meet defined business objectives.
This position is suited to candidates with project management experience, strong stakeholder coordination skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple business functions. The successful candidate will help develop project roadmaps, prepare business cases, track budgets, manage risks, and improve project governance to support the long-term objectives of the MRO business.
The role also includes leadership responsibilities, employee development, and contributing to national talent development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will oversee the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of MRO Business Development projects.
Key responsibilities include:
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Coordinating project planning and execution while monitoring progress, organizing review meetings, and resolving issues that could affect delivery.
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Managing project budgets, expense tracking, financial reporting, and accountability across project activities.
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Developing business cases and investment justifications to demonstrate project value and alignment with business priorities.
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Creating and implementing project roadmaps that support MRO Business Development objectives and long-term strategic goals.
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Coordinating project delivery across departments, including IT, Finance, Procurement, Contracts, Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), and other business units.
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Acting as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain effective collaboration.
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Providing regular progress updates to MRO leadership and stakeholders to support decision-making and secure project alignment.
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Monitoring compliance with project charters, service-level agreements (SLAs), and contractual commitments.
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Supporting commercial activities such as invoicing, vendor management, and payment tracking.
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Identifying project risks, documenting assumptions and constraints, and implementing mitigation plans.
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Improving project management policies, tools, processes, governance meetings, and reporting standards.
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Promoting standardized project management practices through training, awareness, and employee development.
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Establishing team objectives and reviewing departmental plans, procedures, and performance to maintain alignment with business goals.
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Supervising employees, managing daily activities, and supporting recruitment, training, performance development, and succession planning.
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Coaching national talent and helping develop employees for future career opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience pathways:
Option 1:
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High school qualification, vocational qualification, diploma, or equivalent, depending on the role.
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At least seven years of job-related experience.
Option 2:
In addition, candidates should have:
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Relevant project management experience.
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Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Clarizen.
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Experience working with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders.
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Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
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The ability to monitor budgets, assess risks, and prepare project reports.
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Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
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Experience managing project priorities and coordinating activities across different departments.
Experience in aviation maintenance, MRO operations, or business development may be relevant to the role's responsibilities, although the supplied description does not explicitly list these as mandatory qualifications.
About Qatar Airways Group
Qatar Airways Group is a global aviation organization with operations spanning multiple business areas. Its activities extend beyond airline services to include different aviation-related and supporting businesses.
The group's MRO and engineering-related activities require coordination across technical, financial, procurement, commercial, and operational functions. Effective project management helps these teams deliver business initiatives, manage resources, reduce risks, and support long-term growth.
Joining Qatar Airways Group offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to major business projects while working within an international organization that emphasizes professional development and collaboration.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit experienced project managers, business development project leads, and professionals who have managed complex initiatives involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
Candidates who can combine structured project planning with financial oversight, risk management, stakeholder communication, and team leadership may be particularly well suited to the position. The role is also relevant to professionals interested in improving project governance and supporting strategic development within the aviation industry.
Applicants should review the applicable education and experience pathway carefully and be prepared to demonstrate their ability to deliver projects against defined objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
Note: The official job title, exact work location, salary, and application closing date were not included in the supplied job description.