Job Description Challenge yourself to translate the Qantas brand into the physical onboard environment Work with leaders and specialists to develop next generation cabins Permanent role based at our Mascot Campus Overseas applications considered for sponsorship We've always been pioneers, and we're proud to see that spirit in our people today.
Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing today's challenging expectations.
The Senior Manager, Product – Cabin Development is responsible for developing and bringing to market accomplished aircraft cabins that will position Qantas as a progressive and innovative airline.
This role will lead a team within Inflight Customer Experience, reporting to the Head of Product, Aircraft and Passenger Products, who is responsible for new cabin development, cabin condition, inflight entertainment and connectivity, plus passenger products (all SKUs other than food and beverage).
Responsibilities of this role include hard product for linefit and retrofit new cabin programs, including items such as seating, furniture, colour, materials and finish.
Central to this role is driving customer-led innovation through good design, balancing aesthetic, useability and maintainability considerations.
Navigating customer, cost, product lifecycle, time and weight constraints between the airline, designers, cabin vendors, engineering teams and aircraft manufacturers will be key.
Internal stakeholders include Brand and Marketing, Commercial Strategy, Engineering, Finance, Fleet and Procurement teams.
As a leader, you are responsible for driving an innovative team culture with collaborative relationships with industry partners to deliver distinctive cabins that will drive both customer satisfaction and employee pride well into the future.
These cabins will have congruence with other touchpoints across the future Qantas customer experience and have the potential to position Qantas as an industry leader.
In your role, you will – Have five years of experience in airline hard product development roles with relevant experience at a reputable airline, cabin vendor or design agency Have a good sense for future design trends as well as a pragmatic understanding of airline economics and the challenges of the airline operational environment Have a desire or track record of pushing the envelope with industry leading solutions Develop and execute aircraft cabin product strategy, balancing form with function, and incorporating customer, crew, engineering and maintenance insights to develop cabins with good aesthetic, useability, durability and maintainability Lead product management initiatives, including prioritisation, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, with a focus on agile and human-centered design principles Foster effective collaboration and communication across teams, ensuring successful project and time management.
Lead the cabin development team effectively, ensuring compliance with industrial agreements, dispute settlement processes, and driving successful change management.
Manage supplier and partner relationships, ensuring cost management and delivery to project timelines Demonstrate a healthy financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets and achieve key business objectives.
Why Qantas?
You'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged.
Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you'll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas.
Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time.
You'll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities.
While you may start in this role, we've got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
We'll support your wellbeing: Whether it's learning to better support your own and others' mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.
Applications close: Sunday 19th January 2025