A career without limitsAs the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit.The roleGroup Head of Engineering Decision IntelligenceThis is a senior leadership role within Operations Delivery Intelligence, accountable for leading the delivery of Engineering Decision Intelligence across British Airways.You will be responsible for ensuring the right tools, technology, data platforms and processes are in place to optimise decision making across Engineering teams. This is a hands on leadership role, with accountability for turning strategy into production ready analytics, optimisation and software solutions that materially improve engineering performance.What you'll doLead and develop large, high performing delivery teams providing engineering decision intelligence capabilitiesOwn the product strategy, delivery and solution architecture for core engineering decision intelligence systemsDeliver production ready AI, optimisation software and decision support tools across engineering planning horizonsDrive step change improvements in operational performance, productivity, cost efficiency and customer outcomesDesign and deliver modern data platforms and products, creating a single source of truth and consistent optimisation logicMake trade offs across competing KPIs explicit and influence outcomes across multiple directoratesDrive continuous improvement through automation, digitalisation and modern delivery practicesEmbed analytics led decision making and integrated operations into engineering ways of workingWork directly with senior stakeholders to align delivery with business strategy and prioritiesWhat you'll bring to British AirwaysStrong hands on experience leading digital, data and analytics driven delivery in complex engineering or operational environmentsPractical understanding of how analytics, optimisation and software solutions are built, deployed and operated in productionConfidence engaging on product strategy, delivery and architectural decisionsExceptional influencing and relationship building capability at senior leadership levelStrong delivery focus with the ability to balance immediate operational needs with long term strategyCalm, resilient leadership style suited to complex, high pressure environmentsAbility to translate complex analytical and technical concepts into clear, actionable decisionsYour experienceDeep knowledge of airline engineering operations and the drivers of performanceExperience optimising across airline engineering or operational departmentsDirect experience delivering production ready decision support softwareStrong working knowledge of airline technology and operational systemsExperience leading large product and delivery teams in an agile environmentProven ability to manage complex portfolios with many parallel initiativesTrack record of driving large scale change and continuous improvementWhat we offerWe believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either.Inclusion & DiversityAt British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain. #J-18808-Ljbffr