Senior Operations Portfolio Manager

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Senior Operations Portfolio Manager

Based in Budapest

Purpose of the role

Responsible for the oversight and team management of the following operational services within the organization: Ops PMO, Ops Data Analytics, and Ops Product Management.

What we offer

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme

• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations

• Relocation package (if applicable)

• Life insurance

• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility

• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management

• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)

• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

Responsibilities

General:

• Lead and manage the PMO, Data Analytics, and Ops Product teams.

• Foster individual team members’ skill development and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Anticipate necessary changes and set a development strategy for the teams.

• Occasionally attend supplier events to explore innovative solutions and business opportunities.

Ops PMO:

• Establish PMO policy to effectively coordinate strategic project implementations.

• Coordinate the execution of approved joint projects by supervising assigned managers and project teams.

• Lead and coordinate major high-value and complex operational projects carried out by the airlines’ AOCs and the Central organization.

• Present project results and ongoing initiatives at periodic Project Committee meetings.

• Educate key personnel at each airline on joint projects and individual implementation processes.

Ops Data Analytics:

• Ensure standardized operational KPI management among all Wizz Air Airlines including AC Utilization, Crew Utilization, and On-time performance metrics.

• Oversee the performance of the Data Analytics and Reporting teams.

• Drive data analytics projects such as dashboards, reports, or BI models until successful realization.

Ops Product Management:

• Accountable for Crew Logistics, Crew Uniform Provision, Immigration, and Operations Stationary Services.

• Support and coordinate Central Operations financial planning in cooperation with financial stakeholders.

• Support the development of long-term financial objectives and targets. Control costs and budget of Central Services.

• Control KPIs and SLAs of providers connected to services. Oversee the tendering process of providers to ensure service continuity.

Experience

5-7+ years of overall working experience 4+ years of experience managing complex projects

Hard skills

Advanced computer user skills.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Language

Fluent English (both written and spoken).

Skills and competencies

• Able to motivate and mentor team members.

• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive personality, willing to take initiative.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Great problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Able to delegate tasks and follow up on the status of initiatives.

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.