Urwah Admin

Oman Air

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 Role Objective
 
 
 
 Responsible for overseeing the development and enhancement of Oman Air's e-commerce platforms, including website and mobile app. This role involves creating a product roadmap, managing business requirements documents (BRDs), sprint planning, release management, UX/UI ideation, and enhancing payment systems. The goal is to ensure timely and robust execution of web and app platforms to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Duties &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop a comprehensive product roadmap that aligns with business objectives, focusing on enhancements to the website and mobile app.
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 Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategic goals, KPIs, and milestones for product development.
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 Create detailed BRDs outlining functional specifications for new features or enhancements.
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 Ensure that all requirements are aligned with user needs and technical feasibility.
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 Lead agile sprint planning sessions with cross-functional teams to prioritize tasks based on user stories.
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 Facilitate collaboration between developers, designers, and other stakeholders during sprints.
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 Oversee the release cycles of new features or updates across web and mobile platforms.
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 Coordinate testing phases to ensure quality standards are met before deployment.
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 Conduct research on market trends in UX/UI design to inform innovative solutions for Oman Air&rsquo;s digital platforms.
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 Collaborate with design teams to create prototypes that enhance user experience across devices (desktops, tablets, smartphones).
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 Identify opportunities for improvement in existing features based on customer feedback and performance metrics.
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 Implement changes that enhance navigation flow, content presentation, or transactional processes within both web-based applications.
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 Work closely with IT teams to optimize payment gateways for improved security standards compliance while reducing transaction friction points such as checkout abandonment rates due inefficient processing times etcetera
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 Conduct thorough analysis of business needs versus technical capabilities when prioritizing user stories during agile sprints
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 Utilize data-driven insights from analytics tools like Google Analytics alongside stakeholder input when determining which feature developments should take precedence over others
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 Engage regularly with various departments including marketing sales IT operations etc., ensuring alignment between ecommerce initiatives company-wide objectives
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 Communicate effectively about project status timelines challenges faced by team members so everyone remains informed throughout entire lifecycle stages
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 Monitor key performance indicators related ecommerce platform usage conversion rates revenue generated through different channels etc., providing actionable recommendations based off findings.
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 Stay updated industry trends emerging technologies best practices ecommerce space; advocate adoption innovative solutions improve overall customer journey efficiency operations
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 Mentor junior team members provide guidance support necessary help them grow professionally contribute towards achieving departmental goals successfully
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 Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the Management
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 Education &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in information systems, CT, Computer Science Data Science, or related field
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 Mandatory 8 years of Ecommerce product/Product management, Product development in airline or travel related industries.
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 Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.
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 Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
 
 
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 Good Interpersonal Skills
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 Excellent Communication Skills
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 Proficiency in English (Reading and Writing)
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 In-depth understanding of ecommerce platforms website and mobile app.
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 Core system architectural understanding of internet booking engines.
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 Proven track record of managing and growing ecommerce businesses or digital platforms
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 Strong business analysis skills in ideating customer interfaces.
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 Experience in UX/UI enhancements
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 Strong thinking and growth-oriented mindset.
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 Demonstrated success in planning, implementing, and optimizing development through agile methodology
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 Experience in simulating data driven models for Ui level experimentation
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 Proficient in various data analysis techniques and procedures.
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 Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
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 Able to orient data analytics insights with the end-user in mind.
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 Excellent knowledge on internet booking engine, merchandizing flows for improving product shopping experience.
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 Excellent understanding of the job functions is essential.
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Manager – E Commerce Product

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 Role Objective
 
 
 
 The Financial Planning and Budgeting Manager is responsible for overseeing and revamping Oman Air&rsquo;s financial planning and budgeting process. This role is essential to ensure accurate financial planning, budget development and monitoring, while finding effective ways to optimize/minimize spending. Furthermore, the Financial Planning and budgeting Manager will ensure that funding is properly allocated to the different departments as per the plan and maintain accurate and up to date records. The Manager will take charge of evaluating budget needs and ensuring effective distribution of funds while aligning to Oman Air&rsquo;s new direction and transformation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Area of responsibility
 
 
 
 
 General Responsibilities
 
 
 
 1. Develop financial forecasts for the organization and identify trends, risks, and opportunities in line with Oman Air&rsquo;s new direction and strategy.
 
 
 2. Develop and maintain the dynamic model to analyze the trends, variance, ratios etc.
 
 
 3. Bring new initiatives and automation in the reporting.
 
 
 4. Manage the organization annual financial budgeting process in collaboration with all departments to understand their budgeting needs and ensure accuracy in the forecasting.
 
 
 5. Manage the annual, quarterly and monthly projections (i.e., business plan, income statement, etc.).
 
 
 6. Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to ensure each department&rsquo;s budget is in line with best practices.
 
 
 7. Analyze and benchmark exercise of previous budgets, comparing financial allocations and performance against industry standards and identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting.
 
 
 8. Monitor and track the annual budget against actuals, on a periodic basis, to track variances and deviations and mitigate as required.
 
 
 9. Assess the budget to identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations on how to optimize costs (e.g., through implementing a zero-based budgeting approach where all expenses must be justified for each new period, starting from a "zero base", with every function within the organization analyzed for its needs and costs).
 
 
 10. Support in reviewing the CapEx investment budget needs and proposals.
 
 
 11. Assess the current models/tools/templates used to conduct financial planning and budgeting and implement an improved approach to conducting the budgeting.
 
 
 12. Continuously evaluate, drive and identify improvements to the financial planning and budgeting process.
 
 
 13. Prepare regular financial reports and other decision models as required by the Financial Planning and Analysis Function Head.
 
 
 14. Work closely will all departments to address their budgeting needs and issues.
 
 
 15. Work closely the departments and stakeholders on developing and updating financial policies and procedures.
 
 
 16. Work closely with the Digital, Data, and IT team to automate the financial planning and budgeting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 ➢ 8+ years of financial experience with a minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in a managerial
 
 
 role focusing on financial planning and budgeting in aviation (mandatory).
 
 
 ➢ Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, accounting or related field and a professional accounting
 
 
 accreditation (eg CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, etc) is a must Modeling certification will be an added advantage.
 
 
 ➢ Strong ethical conduct with dedication to maintaining ethical standards across all corporate matters and adhering to the aviation industry laws and Code of Conduct.
 
 
 ➢ Demonstrated outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
 
 
 ➢ Strong organizational and time-management skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
 
 
 
 ➢ Strong financial acumen and familiarity with aviation finance practices including managing annual budgeting process in complex organizations.
 
 
 ➢ Ability to analyse business decisions based on value creation and option analysis.
 
 
 ➢ Experience in financial planning and budgeting roles, with a track record in budget development and monitoring.
 
 
 ➢ In depth knowledge of analyzing costs and expenses including driving financial results and cost-saving initiatives.
 
 
 ➢ Knowledge in zero-based budgeting.
 
 
 ➢ Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities.
 
 
 ➢ Deep business knowledge, strategic thinking, and ability to derive financial insights for decision making.
 
 
 ➢ Experience aligning budget with strategic objectives including strategic thinking and financial planning skills.
 
 
 ➢ Familiarity with reviewing and enhancing financial policies and procedures.
 
 
 ➢ Experience driving large financial transformations with proven track record of driving financial success.
 
 
 ➢ Proven track record collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve financial objectives.
 
 
 ➢ Knowledge in building and leading high-performing financial planning teams
 
 
 ➢ Dynamic leader able to manage a multi-cultural team, with a commanding presence and excellent communication skills.
 
 
 ➢ Strong financial analysis skills, including cost analysis and forecasting including proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
 
 
 ➢ Strong presentation skills including attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
 
 
 ➢ Self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset with experience in implementing disruptive and innovative business models.
 
 
 ➢ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment / transformational setting.
 
 
 ➢ Drive change and in the budget/business plan process to eliminate waste and therefore improve the timeline of budgeting and forecasting.
 
 
 ➢ Organized and efficient and a strong problem solver and decision-maker.
 
 
 ➢ Proficiency in English (must) and Arabic (preferred).
 
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Manager - Financial Planning and Budgeting

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