Senior Manager Digital Engineering
Job Description
Synopsis
The Senior Manager Digital Engineering Systems is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the development, implementation, and optimization of digital platforms that supports Etihad Airways Technicals engineering and maintenance operations.The role focuses on end-to-end management of the digital eco system, with AMOS (Swiss Aviation Software) at its core, & ensuring all implemented processes align with Etihad Airways Technicals approach to digitization. The role ensures digital engineering eco systems delivers regulatory adherence to GCAA CARM & CAR 145 airlines functions, improve compliance control, enhance process efficiency, strengthens operational stability and promotes financial transparency, by leveraging latest technology trends, innovation strategies, and proven industry best practices & supporting Etihad Airways broader digital transformation journey.
Accountabilities- Ensure digital engineering systems support compliance with airworthiness regulations and internal safety management systems.
- Contribute to the broader digital transformation strategy across Engineering & Maintenance operations by leading the management and optimization of Digital engineering systems, ensuring seamless integration of the Compliance, Efficiency, and Finance modules.
- Identify emerging digital trends (AI, predictive maintenance, blockchain, etc...) for potential integration into existing platforms.
- Manage digital projects, budgets, vendors, and timelines, ensuring delivery within scope and quality standards.
- Ensure AMOS configurations and workflows are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA, GCAA, FAA).
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering & Maintenance, Finance, Procurement, DTI, and OEMs to align digital strategies.
- Ensure effective interfaces with the digital engineering ecosystem are established to ensure Compliance, Efficiency, and Financial governance
- Support development of super users, key users, end users training programme, support, and system documentation to ensure user adoption and competence.
- Present regular updates to senior leadership on system performance, risks, and transformation roadmap.
- Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in airline engineering & maintenance
- Strong analytical skills & project management expertise.
- Experiences in project management tools & software, bringing practical industry experience to guide users to implement digital engineering systems in the best possible way.
- Strong interpersonal & social competence to lead & motivate the staff.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the worlds leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.Together with Etihads codeshare partners, Etihads network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more.
All this ties into Etihads ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!
To learn more, visit etihad.com
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