dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.

As a Project Specialist, you will be responsible for a dynamic portfolio of projects across Emirates Group from inception to successful implementation and adoption. You will manage internal and external stakeholders including customers and vendors. 

In this role, you will: 

• Oversee strategic business projects in compliance with PMO guidelines.


• Organise and prioritise multiple projects, assigning resources based on effort assessment.


• Lead, inspire, and motivate cross-functional teams, providing performance assessments and support.


• Foster relationships with team members and stakeholders to drive business value.


• Act as an SME, coaching and developing others across the company.


• Shape strategy through insightful and innovative recommendations, and review project portfolio progress to enable management decisions.


• Identify and deliver business process improvements, facilitate change management, and assess the impact of change, risks, and interdependencies.


• Proactively manage project risks, implementing agreed mitigation strategies.


• Ensure project deliverables are met, adapting approach when necessary, and quantify project benefits using standard financial tools.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree (ideally in a quantitative discipline such as business administration / IT / engineering / economics / sciences).


• 6+ years’ experience in project management, business improvement / productivity, management consultancy, or technology, which will include  experience in product ownership/management in a ‘team facing’ capacity.

You’ll have an edge if you have: 

• A certification in CAPM and/or PMP and/or PRINCE 2 Practitioner.


• A certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma.


• The ability to grasp new business concepts swiftly, along with the ability to understand organisational issues, challenges and dependencies across businesses.


• The skills to facilitate dialogue and influence stakeholders, including senior executives, with advanced communication, planning, organisational and writing skills.


• Advanced data collection & analysis skills, with proficient budget, business case and cost control knowledge.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Recruitment Process and Timeline

Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group