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<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Who We Are</p><br><br><p>Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.<br>To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.</p><br><br><p>What You'll Do</p><br><br><p>As a dynamic, driven Executive Assistant (EA), you will provide executive administrative support for a team of Managing Director &amp; Partner(s), and/or Partner(s) taking full responsibility for the maintenance of a demanding schedule. Represent BCG to all internal and external contacts in a manner consistent with BCG’s value statement.&nbsp;</p><br><br><br><p>While consultants spend most of their time at the client site, back here at home office, the Operations Team that consists of a group of really smart, team-oriented people will surround you.&nbsp; EAs actively participate in office life, are flexible and willing to help fellow team members, and collaborate across functions.</p><br><br><br><p>YOU'RE GOOD AT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><br><ul><li>Managing and maintaining busy outlook calendars highlighting potential conflicts, managing end-to-end travel logistics (bookings &amp; amendments of flights, hotels, cars etc), conference calls, meetings etc.</li><li>Utilizing efficiency tools such as ShareCal and Loop to improve scheduling effectiveness</li><li>Developing working relationships with external clients and their assistants to facilitate the information flow and scheduling process&nbsp;</li><li>Embracing and utilizing AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and administrative efficiency; proactively seeking opportunities to upskill and integrate emerging technologies into daily workflows</li><li>Maintaining and developing working relationships with various BCG support staff members to maintain information flow and scheduling process&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Organizing and scheduling client and internal meetings and events; prepare logistics/equipment arrangements&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Providing vacation cover to other Executive Assistants</li><li>Coordinating meetings, arranging conference bridges, reserving conference rooms, organizing catering&nbsp;</li><li>Where appropriate preparing and circulating meeting agendas and materials, attend meetings, take and distribute meeting notes, follow up on action items&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Providing administrative support to PA events: prepare invitation mailings, manage responses, arrange catering, venues and on the ground support&nbsp;</li><li>Organizing and maintaining online systems for PA&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Managing client contacts for CRM/Contact Management&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Organizing and maintaining electronic filing system&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Preparing weekly timesheets and expense reports&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain highest level of internal and external confidentiality</li></ul><p><strong>Please note that this role is maternity cover&nbsp; for 12 months.</strong></p><br><br><p>What You'll Bring</p><br><br><ul><li>A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment supporting senior executives is strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong service orientation:<ul><li>Maturity and flexibility to work both independently and in cooperation with others</li><li>High level of self-motivation and initiative</li><li>Willingness to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on logic and common sense</li></ul></li><li>Excellent organizational skills<ul><li>Ability to anticipate alternate solutions and be prepared with contingency plans as needed in a calm and efficient manner</li><li>Superior attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Follow through/ownership of tasks to completion</li><li>Willingness to consistently check and double-check all aspects of Partner/Principals schedule (including travel, client meeting preparations and materials)</li></ul></li><li>Ability to multi-task and complete a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability and willingness to work overtime on projects and tasks as required</li><li>Knowledge and experience of the Middle East and local practices</li><li>Proficient computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook</li><li>Organizational skills: ability to handle competing priorities and to work effectively in a Challenging, fast-paced environment</li><li>Service oriented, flexible, attentive to detail team player</li><li>Ability to respect all BCG information as personal and confidential</li></ul><br><p>Who You'll Work With</p><br><br><p>You'll be working within a closely-knit EA team made up on Senior Executive Assistants, Executive Assistants and Admin Assistants all reporting into one of the four Team leaders who report into the Admin Services Senior Manager.&nbsp; You'll be supporting a team of Managing Director &amp; Partner(s), and Partner (s) and you'll work with the other administrative team members to back each other up and help each other out when things get extra busy or when someone is out of the office. The team is very collaborative and enjoys learning and mentoring each other. Your manager will be a great resource for support and trouble-shooting and will provide developmental guidance and support as your grow your career at BCG.</p><br><br><p>Additional info</p><br><br><p><strong>Please note that this role is maternity cover for 12 months. </strong></p><br><br><p>Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. <br>BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.</p><br><br> <br> </div>

Job Purpose<br><br>At Emirates, Strategic Planning is an essential part of our business and its success. We are a customer-focused organisation who is committed to developing comprehensive insights and recommendations to enhance our strategic operations. Our data-driven approach and dedication to quality drives our accomplishments and is demonstrated across our planning groups.<br><br>The Network Optimisation and Schedules Integration Manager will manage and represent Commercial Planning as the stake holder unit at the Network Control Centre (NCC), providing direction and support to ensure Commercial issues are appropriately addressed and resolved. Be jointly responsible for planning and decision making process at the NCC to ensure that the commercial objectives and overall corporate objectives are achieved with a focus on quick schedule recovery.<br><br>Design and develop operating procedures, process manuals and initiate new processes to carry out schedule adjustments to effectively match supply and demand across the Emirates route network to achieve higher revenue potential and cost savings. Lead, plan and organise to integrate long-term and short-term schedules in Central Schedule Repository (CSR) as this forms the fundamental source for updating Emirates flight schedules in all relevant systems.<br><br>In This Role, You Will<br><br>Generic: Audit the performance of the Network Optimisation & Charters Controllers (NO&CC) and provide instant decisions to all operational issues which need commercial input. Devise procedures, checklists, write and update business process manuals as well as provide professional expertise to NO&CCs to make time-bound critical decisions in order to capitalise revenue making opportunities and achieve significant cost savings through timely implementation of aircraft swaps and extra flights. Independently identify flights with high and low demand, review aircraft re-assignment options and recommend solutions to adjust capacity on a per flight basis, per route basis where seat supply is constrained in order to achieve unbudgeted incremental revenue and enhanced profits. Influence relevant stakeholders and take their input to develop alternatives in order to gain buy-in for changes. Establish the pattern of aircraft swaps and formulate trends to provide strategic decision making processes to senior management on the changing market dynamics so that future Operating Plans can be fine-tuned to take cognizance of such demand. Independently monitor weak performing/loss making flights and lead tactical price changes with commercial operations, where appropriate. Influence and negotiate with Area Managers/Sale Managers, SVP-COs and MCBDs to improve loads, failing which, recommend flight cancellation or downsizing of aircraft thereby mitigating the losses. Effectively seek and negotiate, on behalf of Manager Network Optimisation & Charters, with various aeronautical authorities/airport slot coordinators and ground service providers to obtain landing/handling permissions for operation of extra flights, charter flights and aircraft gauge changes. These ad-hoc operations are vital contributors for incremental revenues/profits. Manage tactically and create spare aircraft time to launch extra-sections during periods of high season and major world events like Haj, Umrah, Nowroz, Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Summer Surprise, Chinese New Year, etc., whilst simultaneously ensuring that schedule integrity is maintained. Manage the production of Emirates public timetables on a seasonal basis. Direct OAG timetable production house in the UK to ensure Emirates schedules are captured correctly and Emirates online and interline connectivity is built to provide maximum product exposure to the travelling public. Coordinate with the printers on design and layout of the timetables to enhance the visibility of Emirates? network and new city-pairs resulting in higher revenue potential. Specialized: (NCC/Network Optimisation) Steer the activities of all operational stakeholders, viz. Engineering Planning, Operations/Hub Control, Flight Dispatch, Crew Scheduling, Airport Services, Sky Cargo and DNATA, towards realization of incremental revenue/cost saving opportunities arising from aircraft reassignment/extra flights. Effective and timely coordination with these stakeholders will result in capitalisation of market demand and maximum utilisation of spare aircraft time leading to higher profits. Manage, evaluate and address all operational constraints and issues which could impact the commercial objectives of the company and co-ordinate to implement recovery plans assessing the revenue and cost benefits of such decisions. Identify threats and opportunities that may arise during any disruptions or deviations and be able to lead and provide direction to the Area/Airport Managers at the outstations to minimise service failures and customer inconvenience. Represent Commercial Planning at the FDU (Flight Disruption Unit) as and when it is activated for major schedule disruption, diversions etc. and also represent on all contingency response plans in the event of a serious aircraft incident or accident, heading up the Incident Support Units where applicable. Project manage charter flights throughout its life cycle, extend support to Manager Network Optimisation and Charters with the price quote and provide valuable inputs for an efficient charter operation, covering all commercial and operational aspects. These flights are of high business value and hence need skilful negotiations with internal and external stake holder to ensure efficient and smooth operations. Evaluate and manage the night curfew and slot constrains at various airports and co-ordinate with airport and regulatory authorities to obtain slot confirmation, landing/take-off permission of all aircraft which are off-schedule and re-plan the flights in order to comply, in case of deviations, with the local requirements and effectively manage the continued increase in slot constrained airports. Failure in complying with the regulatory requirements invites fines to the airline and possible loss of historic slot. Specialized: (Business Systems) Plan, develop and coordinate with EGIT to ensure ENCOM (Emirates Network & Capacity Optimisation Module), CSR (Central Schedule Repository) and other Network Optimisation systems are fully functional, are in line with the latest technological advancements and are capable of meeting Emirates' future business requirements. ENCOM and CSR are critical Tier-2 applications supporting many other departments in efficient management of Emirates' schedules and smooth functioning of the entire Airline. Conduct internal surveys of various other systems in the company that completely rely on schedule information sourced from Planning and direct EGIT to develop electronic links between these systems so that Emirates flight schedules are synchronised continuously to eliminate errors. This is of paramount importance given the criticality of the systems and their impact on revenue generation. Design and develop procedures to establish fool proof data filtration process in CSR and prevent leakage of confidential information and avoid exposure of company plans prematurely to the competition. Control the display of new destinations and new aircraft types in all internal and external systems in line with company confidentiality policies and at the same time configure systems to dynamically announce new destinations, schedule/aircraft changes at short notice to make the most commercial impact. Direct EGIT to develop ENCOM's Commercial Request Module, Extra Flight Request Module and Charter Flight Module that will be implemented across Emirates sales offices worldwide. This will add efficiencies and open additional revenue earning opportunities for the company. Impart training and audit the usage of systems to identity shortfalls and initiate process improvement. Direct EGIT to develop ENCOM's Commercial Request Module, Extra Flight Request Module and Charter Flight Module that will be implemented across Emirates sales offices worldwide. This will add efficiencies and open additional revenue earning opportunities for the company. Impart training and audit the usage of systems to identity shortfalls and initiate process improvement.<br><br>Qualification<br><br>To be considered for this role you must meet the below requirements:<br><br>Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)8+ Years in Commercial/Sales/Research/Analysis Experience in Airline Industry specifically in Network optimisation/flight scheduling. Sound knowledge of flight scheduling, passenger charter sales, airline operations, aviation regulations. A broad based knowledge of commercial, operational and financial aspects of the airline industry. Excellent knowledge of IT systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. IATA SSIM chapter 4 - Standard schedules message procedures. IATA SSIM chapter 6 - Airport slot co-ordination procedures. IATA SSIM chapter 7 - Presentation and transfer of schedule data set. Computer literate with expertise in flight scheduling systems and thorough knowledge of IATA scheduling guidelines and electronic data transfer mechanisms.<br><br>At Emirates, we’re committed to helping our people grow and thrive. If you're ready for a rewarding and challenging career, apply today and become part of our world-class team.<br><br>Salary & benefits<br><br>Competive Salary<br><br>Join us in Dubai and enjoy attractive salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website emiratesgroupcareers.com. Further information on what it's like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Job Purpose<p><span>At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a </span><span><strong><span>HR</span> Specialist - <span>Governance</span> &amp; Compliance </strong></span><span>and experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of aviation. Here, you’ll grow alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to our shared success and making your mark on a global stage. </span></p><br><br><p><span>As <strong><span>HR</span> Specialist - <span>Governance</span> &amp; Compliance</strong> you will support the <span>Governance</span> &amp; Compliance practices of the <span>HR</span> department by leveraging industry best practice. You will collaborate with all <span>HR</span> teams and other relevant internal stakeholders, such as Operations, Internal Audit and Enterprise Data &amp; Analytics (ED&amp;A). Through applying <span>Governance</span> and Compliance practices, the role’s primary purpose is to facilitate efficient and rewarding employee experiences across all people lifecycle dimensions, such as performance management, productivity, learning and professional development, attrition and retention. You will apply process improvement and standardisation frameworks, quality assurance (management &amp; control) principles and continuous monitoring compliance controls across process, system, and data landscapes and support Enterprise Strategic Themes such as Regulatory Compliance, Business Agility &amp; Efficiency, Business Growth, and Employee Experience.</span></p><br><br><p><span><strong><span>In this role, you will:</span></strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li>Enable process governance by conducting, in collaboration with the People Experience Design team, process landscape assessments across the People Experience lifecycle and the wider One HR organisation to determine process effectiveness, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement innovative solutions, including chatbots, AI-driven process steps, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), while supporting the associated change management activities.</li><li>Ensure all processes across the employee lifecycle are fully GDPR compliant and aligned with international best practices.</li><li>Support industry research to identify best practices in process governance, automation, and business process improvement, while validating and collating current and future process, technology, and data needs across the <strong>One HR</strong> organisation.</li><li>Champion a culture of autonomy, openness, and continuous process improvement based on Lean-Agile principles.</li><li>Support the implementation of the One HR Data Governance Strategy, ensuring alignment with Emirates Group corporate governance and compliance requirements across Data Protection (Access, Security and Privacy), Data Quality Assurance, and Metadata Management.</li><li>Perform data governance operational activities in collaboration with Enterprise Data &amp; Analytics (ED&amp;A), business Data Stewards, and Business Privacy Leads to ensure people data is governed effectively and treated as a corporate asset across HR systems and the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP).</li><li>Support the HR Data &amp; Analytics function in defining a self-service analytics model and enable data risk and compliance practices through collaboration with HR Data &amp; Analytics and HR Shared Services &amp; Employee Data Management teams.</li><li>In collaboration with the HR Governance &amp; Compliance Manager, implement and maintain an internal quality and control framework by evaluating process risk profiles, implementing appropriate controls, and continuously monitoring their effectiveness.</li></ul><ul><li>Support knowledge management practices by maintaining People Experience manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and user-owned documentation, ensuring they remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with changing business requirements, system upgrades and process improvements.</li><li>Facilitate the adoption of process and data governance across the One HR organisation through coaching, Lean Academy initiatives, Business Privacy Lead and Analytics Power User training, systems and SOP training, and data management best practices.</li></ul><br><br>Qualification<p><span><span><span><span><strong>To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:</strong></span></span></span></span></p><br><br><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Engineering, process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management), project management, business consultancy, innovation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or compliance/audit within a business environment.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operational Research, Commerce, Finance, or Information Technology.</li><li>Experience within the <strong>airline industry</strong> and/or working with <strong>HR systems and products</strong> is desirable.</li></ul><br><p><span><strong>You will have an edge, if you have:</strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li>Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, presentation, communication, and multitasking skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments and competing priorities.</li><li>Knowledge of HR environments, Oracle ERP, or other leading HR systems, together with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.</li><li>Experience with analytics, data governance, and reporting tools such as Power BI, MicroStrategy, SAP BusinessObjects (SAP BO), SQL, and Python, along with experience working in a multicultural environment.</li></ul><p><span>Emirates Group is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.</span></p><br><br>Salary &amp; benefits<p><span>Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world.</span></p><br><br><p><span>You can find more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what it’s like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.</span></p><br><br><br> </div>