4 Execution jobs in Bahrain

Company

Gulf Air Group

Division

Information Technology

Location

Department

Information Technology

Closing Date

17-Sep-2024

The Senior Analyst role is responsible for managing and supporting the digital platform services and solutions through an end-to-end project lifecycle, including requirement gathering, analysis, quality assurance, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and third parties to enhance the platforms' capabilities and support strategic business initiatives.

This role combines strong project management capabilities with analytical skills to ensure the successful implementation and optimization of digital platforms.

1. Project Planning and Management:

1. Lead project planning sessions, including defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
2. Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of digital platform initiatives.
3. Manage the end-to-end delivery of digital platform initiatives, ensuring timely completion.

2. Platform Management and Support:

1. Manage the deployment and operation of digital platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.
2. Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and functionality.
3. Conduct thorough testing of applications and new features to ensure high-quality deliverables.
4. Work closely with stakeholders to enhance platform features based on user feedback and business needs.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and innovative solutions that meet the requirements and business objectives.
6. Manage relationships with third-party service providers and vendors to facilitate requirements and ensure effective integration and alignment with overall platform architecture.

3. Requirement Gathering and Analysis:

1. Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather and document business and technical requirements.
2. Analyze and prioritize requirements to ensure they align with strategic objectives.
3. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on requirements and deliverables.

4. User Experience and Platform Enhancement:

1. Collaborate with UX/UI designers and other stakeholders to develop and introduce new features that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
2. Perform benchmarking to drive continuous improvements in platform usability, performance, and feature set.

5. Maintenance and Upgrades:

1. Oversee regular maintenance and updates for websites and applications to ensure they remain current and effective.
2. Stay informed about emerging trends in digital platform management and apply relevant advancements to enhance platform capabilities.

Qualification:

Minimum Qualification with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master) is a plus.

Experience: 4+ years of experience in related field.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

1. Own overall project communication and coordination
2. Drive discussion when conflicts arise and work with the team on alternatives or different approaches
3. Help with resource planning and allocation
4. Develop project plans for key projects using appropriate planning techniques that track the progress of critical business objectives
5. Work with Product team members to keep improving software development processes to create high-quality features efficiently
6. Review business, functional and technical requirements for completeness and identify gaps as needed
7. Recommend and implement process changes as necessary
8. Evaluate and assess each project's results
9. Provide a gap analysis based on current practice, process, and systems
10. Provide a plan to deliver agreed changes
11. Create long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
12. Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
13. Communicate with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
14. Perform quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
15. Adjust schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change

1. At least 5 years of experience in managing projects in the IT field
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
3. IT-related bachelor’s degree – Masters is a merit
4. Technical writing skills to create project plans, perform gap analysis and quality control, adjust schedules and project milestones

Job Type: Full-time

Interested candidates may send their CVs to

Company: Gulf Air Group

Division: Information Technology

Location:

Department: Information Technology

Closing Date: 05-Feb-2025

The jobholder will be the subject matter expert in the Airline systems area, with knowledge in business processes and procedures. The Senior Analyst – Airline Systems shall set short- and long-term solutions and enhancements to meet the set KPIs to improve the efficiency and delivery of the assigned business units.

The Senior Analyst role is responsible for managing and supporting the Airline Systems services and solutions through an end-to-end project lifecycle, including requirement gathering, analysis, quality assurance, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and third parties to enhance the platforms' capabilities and support strategic business initiatives.

This role combines strong project management capabilities with analytical skills to ensure the successful implementation and optimization of solutions.

1. Project Planning and Management:
   • Lead project planning sessions to ensure all business and technical project details are within the documented requirements such as scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
   • Develop and maintain the project plans and its corresponding schedules to ensure a timely and cost-conscious delivery of Airline Systems initiatives.
   • Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of Airline Systems initiatives, ensuring timely completion.
2. Platform Management and Support:
   • Manage the deployment and operations of Airline Systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
   • Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance and functionality.
   • Conduct thorough testing of applications and new features to ensure high-quality deliverables.
   • Work closely with stakeholders to enhance platform features based on user feedback and business needs.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and innovative solutions that meet the requirements and business objectives.
   • Manage relationships with third-party service providers and vendors to facilitate requirements and ensure effective integration and alignment with overall platform architecture.
3. Requirement Gathering and Analysis:
   • Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather and document business and technical requirements.
   • Analyze and prioritize requirements to ensure they align with strategic objectives.
   • Work closely with stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on requirements and deliverables.
4. User Experience and Platform Enhancement:
   • Collaborate with UX/UI designers and other stakeholders to develop and introduce new features that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
   • Perform benchmarking to drive continuous improvements in platform usability, performance, and feature set.
5. Maintenance and Upgrades:
   • Oversee regular maintenance and updates for websites and applications to ensure they remain current and effective.

University graduate with BSc in Computer Science or IT-related specialization or equivalent qualification. A master’s degree in business information or IT-related specialization may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

2 years of experience in airline systems management or a related technology role within the aviation industry.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application, you would need the following document(s):