ORAT Project Manager
Summary
Qatar Airways is hiring an ORAT Project Manager to plan and deliver Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition programs at Hamad International Airport, ensuring new facilities, systems and operational changes are ready for go-live. Day to day: readiness planning, trials and simulations, risk and contingency management, and coordination with airlines, contractors and regulators.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced ORAT Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition programs at Hamad International Airport.
In this role, you will help ensure that new airport facilities, expansions, infrastructure upgrades, systems and operational changes are fully prepared before they move into live operations. You will work closely with airport teams, airlines, contractors, ground handlers, service providers and regulatory authorities to deliver safe and smooth operational transitions.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement ORAT strategies and readiness plans for new facilities, airport expansions and infrastructure upgrades.
- Coordinate the transition of facilities and systems from construction or project delivery into live airport operations.
- Conduct operational impact assessments and identify actions needed to minimise disruption.
- Develop contingency plans to maintain operational continuity during major transitions.
- Plan and coordinate operational trials, simulations, testing and readiness activities.
- Confirm that operational processes, systems, people and facilities are ready before opening or activation.
- Coordinate with airport management, airlines, contractors, ground handlers, service providers and regulatory authorities.
- Maintain clear readiness documentation, project controls, performance tracking and reporting.
- Identify project risks, monitor mitigation actions and escalate critical readiness concerns.
- Lead operational change initiatives and support process improvements.
- Capture lessons learned and apply them to future ORAT and change projects.
- Prepare progress reports and presentations for senior management.
- Lead and develop team members while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and service delivery