Manager Strategic Alliances- Brisbane, Australia

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Job Description - Manager Strategic Alliances - Brisbane, Australia (216393) Job Posting Mar 13, 2025, 5:23:25 AM Primary Location Brisbane - BNE Unposting Date Mar 27, 2025, 8:59:00 PM We are recruiting for Manager Strategic Alliances in Brisbane, Australia. The selected candidate will be responsible for all local interactions between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. This includes partnership activities and initiatives across Alliances, Corporate Planning, Local and Global Sales, Marketing, Pricing and Revenue Management, Loyalty and other Commercial units, as well as Technical, Procurement and Cargo, to positively impact top-line and bottom-line for Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. The role also encompasses the integration and joint planning of the upcoming Joint Operations between Australia and Qatar (subject to regulatory clearance), and developing synergies between the partners. The QR on-site representative will act as the direct line of communication between Qatar Airways and our Australian airline strategic partner, including its leadership (VP / SVP / C-level). Accountabilities: Maintaining and developing a Governance structure to maximize delivery and define priorities for revenue maximization across relevant traffic flows and customer segments. Responsible for the liaison and proper execution of all agreed Alliances action items related to Commercial, Operations, and Customer performance of the partnership. Design measurements and performance metrics related to all relevant business decisions within the scope of the Joint Operations between Australia and Qatar. Coordinate and prepare for Steering Committee (SC), Management Committee (MC), and workstream meetings ensuring all stakeholders are briefed on the agenda, minutes, and other document packs. Facilitate regular communication and interactions using a variety of tools between both airlines' Head Offices. Coordinate the execution of a Business plan that capitalizes on Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia's opportunities across Commercial, Technical, Procurement, and Cargo. Coordinate discussions with Regulatory Authorities, including the ACCC, CASA, and equivalents in any other relevant geography/jurisdiction. Deliver on overall Business performance vs KPI’s jointly with area owners. Responsible for the rapid delivery of improvement initiatives across the business. Be part of an extraordinary story Your skills, imagination, and ambition will find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of job-related experience. Experience in Management, Pricing, Network Planning, or Sales is a must. Proven technical expertise in Partnerships and Alliances. Large scale Business Program Management experience. Business planning and associated processes in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Deep understanding of the airline partnership business and airline profitability metrics. Deep knowledge of airline industry revenue planning processes, including capacity/network planning and revenue forecasting. You must have the legal rights to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr