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.

Accountabilities

• 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 off sites

Education & Experience

• 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)