Senior Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations?
At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to groundbreaking tech, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. We move cargo that positively impacts society worldwide. Whatever people need, wherever they are. At IAG Cargo we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.
We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). Powered by five airlines, our reach is truly global - but it’s the impact we make that defines us. At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, that is Trusted to Deliver.
About the role
Line manage 1-2 graduates/Project Executives, supporting effective development and performance management of these individuals
Planning and delivery of core transformational projects in line with internal control and financial guidelines
Help define and manage the criteria for control of projects (including more complex projects), creating an environment where all aspects (progress/issues/risks/resources) are effectively managed
Proactively identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies within/between projects, leveraging project management and relationship-building skills to achieve this
Present an accurate view of transformation delivery at project level, ensuring change control is managed tightly, including for more complex projects. Identify and facilitate trade-offs within and outside managed projects as appropriate
Support effective resource planning at a project level, including for more complex projects, working closely with Transformation and wider business resource owners to support effective allocation of common resources and skills within IAG Cargo, in line with evolving business needs
Ensure effective communication to all project stakeholders and to other parts and levels of the organisation, including for more complex projects
Report project progress against change targets and identify effective mitigation to address gaps identified at a project level, including for more complex projects
Comply with standardised IAG Cargo project management principles, techniques,methods and tools, and encourage key project stakeholders to do the same
Facilitate delivery through a culture of continuous improvement, acting as a champion for driving day-to-day process improvement
Relationship and supplier management with external suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure design and delivery solutions meet business needs
Embed change into the organisation at all levels through effective business change planning and implementation
Build and sustain strong working relationships with project sponsors, accountable business owners and senior managers on projects, acting as a trusted advisor and business partner in the successful delivery of project goals, including for more complex projects
It's all about you
What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:
Proven project management and planning experience, demonstrated by a successful track record of managing complex change projects to cost, quality and time
Experience of planning and delivering business change activities at a project level, including on more complex projects
Experience of owning and driving effective identification and mitigation of risks, issues and dependencies at project level, including on more complex projects
Solid stakeholder management skills, covering immediate project-level colleagues, but also senior management, operational staff, and external suppliers to achieve required outcomes
Experience of working within, or alongside, a Programme Management Office (PMO) to support effective governance, planning and progress reporting for an entire change portfolio
Significant exposure to and understanding of end-to-end business case development and approvals process for complex projects, in large, matrix-stye organisations
Financially literate with proven understanding of budget management principles; ability to apply to support successful delivery of complex multi-£m projects, and establish effective relationships with Finance and Reporting colleagues
A track record of driving effective knowledge management and learning at complex project level, to support continuous improvement
An advanced understanding of how to manage external suppliers and end-to-end procurement processes
Demonstrable experience of leading and motivating small hybrid teams of internal/contractor resources, including resource and performance management
Understanding of people and resource management principles and some practical experience of applying these in the context of small teams
Experience from the aviation and/or logistics sectors would be a bonus but is not essential; experience of working on complex IT projects and fast-paced, changeable environments with new technology/product highly desirable.
Advanced MS Office skills and comfort in using Excel, Powerpoint, MS Project etc in a hybrid working environment to drive insight and decision-making rigour across disparate teams
We’ll treat you right
Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference.
As well as a competitive salary, bonus, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:
A hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.
From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
Flexible bank holiday policy- Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work
Diversity and Inclusion
Our recruitment procedures positively support our diversity and inclusion agenda.
All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently, and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process.