Senior Manager, Aviation Analytics and Insights

Job Description

Senior Manager, Aviation Analytics and Insights At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you. As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”. Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better. As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge. Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising. We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway. About the Team The Aviation Growth Team is at the forefront of revenue creation for the Airport. The Aviation Growth Team leads the strategic and aviation commercial development to meet future passenger demand and grow the airport as a sustainable business. It works with internal and external partners and stakeholders to develop new airline business to encourage additional traffic through aviation development and key account management. It manages the delivery of airline growth incentives and is responsible for developing key programs to facilitate development and the achievement of Sydney Airport’s strategic growth objectives (e.g. commercial aero incentives and international passenger development strategy). About the Role Reporting to the General Manager Aviation, Strategic Aviation Development, this role is pivotal in shaping Sydney Airport’s aviation strategies through advanced analytics, data-driven insights, and market intelligence. In this role you will have the opportunity to: Strategic Analytics and Insights: Develop analytical frameworks, predictive models, and actionable insights to support growth, market expansion, and revenue optimisation. Market and Industry Analysis: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for strategic decision-making. Performance Reporting: Deliver passenger and traffic forecasting, dashboards, and performance reports to track and enhance aviation outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning analytical priorities and initiatives. Leadership: Manage a high-performing analytics team and oversee aviation systems and data infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, drive data-led innovation, and shape the future of aviation at Sydney Airport. About You You are a collaborative, analytical, and results-driven professional with a passion for aviation and a proven ability to deliver data-driven insights that drive strategic outcomes. With a strong background in aviation analytics and an advanced understanding of industry trends, regulations, and profitability drivers, you excel in aligning analytics with business objectives to unlock growth and value. You are a team player who builds strong relationships, inspires trust, and influences outcomes through negotiation and teamwork. You take ownership of objectives and lead by example, striving for excellence in everything you do. With a customer-centric mindset, you anticipate needs and deliver seamless, positive experiences. Your advanced data analytics skills include statistical modeling, predictive analysis, and proficiency in tools like Power BI, SQL, and Python. You can translate complex data into actionable insights and influence decision-making through compelling storytelling. A creative thinker who challenges the status quo, you leverage analytics to design innovative, forward-thinking solutions. Skilled in engaging senior stakeholders, you present complex information clearly and drive consensus across diverse teams. You are a capable leader who fosters a high-performing analytics team and thrives in a cross-functional environment. Articulate, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, you uphold the highest standards of discretion, ethics, and confidentiality. You hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant quantitative field (an advanced degree is advantageous) and have extensive experience in aviation analytics or a related domain. Working at the Airport To be successful at the Airport you will thrive working in a dynamic, complex and fast paced environment. You are flexible and adaptable, willing to roll up your sleeves and do what’s necessary to deliver a world class customer experience and extract value for the Airport. You will foster a continual improvement mindset, constantly striving for excellence in all that you do. You will enjoy the breadth and variety your role offers, evolving your skills and knowledge along the way. You don’t get hung up about hierarchy and believe that working cross functionally and collaboratively delivers the best overall business outcome. You treat others with respect, consider multiple options and perspectives, and communicate clearly and impactfully. What we offer To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits. Make it Amazing SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Analyst, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning Industries: Airlines and Aviation #J-18808-Ljbffr