Overview
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Senior SESAR Manager reporting to the Head of Transformation. This role has full accountability and profile for strategy, governance, pace, testing and functional delivery for a range of projects under the SESAR umbrella, currently the “Common Project 1” (CP1) programme, which is a key deliverable for Dublin Airport and is mandated by the EU. The programme aims to modernise the European Air Traffic Management network to be more efficient and able to cope with projected growth by 2050. Dublin Airport, as a major hub, plays a key role in achieving this.
The role encompasses strong external and internal stakeholder management, managing a diverse steering group, various project teams, strong communications and regular reporting to the MD Dublin, GM of Ops, and wider senior management team including Labs and Safety, Regulation & Compliance. The incumbent will be a credible and experienced manager, setting direction, pace and example in support of the advancement and successful delivery of Operational excellence. They will be committed to working effectively and collaboratively to drive Operations priorities, whilst ensuring that CP1 compliance is achieved, and the EU funding opportunity is achieved.
This role may involve out of hours work from time to time depending on departmental requirements. Occasional travel within Europe required.
Responsibilities
* Set the strategic direction for the SESAR programme within daa in collaboration with the Sponsor and senior daa stakeholders
* Lead the delivery of the SESAR programme (€16m budget, €8m EU funding), ensuring pace, control, and resource alignment across a portfolio of complex projects
* Scope and deliver a programme of non-mandatory projects that leverage EU funding to drive airport efficiency, predictability, and safety
* Oversee mandatory validations (e.g. A-CDM, iAOP/NOP, AOP/NOP) with Eurocontrol as a key stakeholder
* Ensure compliance with CP1 and future SESAR-related legislation
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Eurocontrol, IAA, AirNav, ACI, partner airports, ANSPs, and the Department of Transport
* Lead decision-making at steering group forums, translating complex updates into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
* Represent daa at various SESAR/Eurocontrol forums
* Translate operational requirements into technology solutions
* Maintain robust programme governance and control
* Manage financial and technical reporting to EU funding bodies, ensuring compliance with audit and reporting requirements
Seniority and Employment Details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Business Development
* Industries: Airlines and Aviation and Mobile Computing Software Products
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