Manager Strategic Projects

This role sits within the Commercial Strategy function and plays a key role in delivering high-impact strategic initiatives and analytical projects across the business. The position blends project management, internal consulting, and hands-on analysis, supporting the development and execution of commercial strategies across Etihad Airways. 

Working closely with senior stakeholders, the role will contribute to both large-scale strategic programmes and shorter, hypothesis-driven analytical projects, while also supporting broader ways-of-working initiatives across the function. 

• Drive the delivery of strategic and analytical initiatives across the Commercial Strategy function, ensuring alignment with broader business priorities
• Support the planning and execution of cross-functional projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery of key milestones
• Conduct structured analysis to test hypotheses, generate insights, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for leadership
• Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations that translate complex analysis into compelling narratives
• Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and support mitigation and escalation where required
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and seniority levels to drive alignment and outcomes
• Contribute to broader team initiatives, including executive reporting, workshops, and strategic offsites

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aviation, strategy, or consulting environments
• Experience working on strategic projects and/or analytical problem-solving initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation tools is advantageous
• Project management experience preferred, but not essential (hands-on, analytical mindset is critical)

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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