About the role:

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to be part of our Resource Planning & Optimisation team as a Senior Business Analyst to be based in Doha, Qatar.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining resource planning tools including mathematical models to plan and forecast resource requirements for aircraft maintenance operations. You will facilitate optimized resource levels by bringing insights to stakeholders for decision making through resource data analysis and dashboards.

Specific responsibilities for the role include:

• Short to long-term resource planning functions including preparing annual budgets, providing scenario analysis, establishing intake targets, qualification requirements, training and leave capacity to efficiently utilize engineer and mechanic resources in consideration of employee engagement.
• Analyse and recommend courses of action for stakeholders via the management team to achieve business objectives in alignment with Qatar Airways core values.
• Continuously explore, propose and implement internal process improvements through coordination and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure efficiency and automation in alignment with the Resource Planning & Optimisation department’s strategy and culture.
• Scope, develop, create, benchspan and articulate KPI performance and trends to ensure management and external stakeholders’ understanding of and satisfaction with the forecasting, measurement and monitoring process.
• Data analysis, reporting and presentation including but not limited to employee productivity, attrition, overtime, leave, training, qualifications, sickness and unavailability to support managerial decision making.

Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant College or University qualification to a minimum Bachelor’s level in mathematics, statistics, operations research, data science, actuarial science, engineering, finance or similar field of study.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in resource analysis, forecasting, planning and optimization.
• Experience in developing Power BI dashboards and using advanced resource planning software preferred.
• Aviation industry experience or knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations preferred.
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel including add-ins for data analysis, optimisation and VBA.
• Advanced proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs including PowerPoint.
• Highly developed analytical, critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong numerical skills and knowledge of statistics.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and strong desire for success.
• Mindset of continuous improvement, automation, innovation and AI adoption.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Project management knowledge highly desirable.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply
If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

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