ORAT PRACTICE LEAD
Responsibilities
Location: Paris, London or Stockholm – flexible and open for discussion
Permanent Contract – Full time
About IBG
IBG is an international aviation consultancy and engineering company delivering projects worldwide.IBG is expanding its airport consulting and operational services.
We are looking for an experienced ORAT Practice Lead to establish, develop and lead our ORAT practice internationally.
Your Mission
Reporting to IBG’s senior management, you will be responsible for developing the ORAT business, leading major airport assignments, building a team of specialists and establishing IBG as a recognised international ORAT consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Strategy
- Define and implement IBG’s international ORAT business strategy.
- Identify and develop opportunities with airport operators, authorities, developers and engineering companies.
- Lead ORAT proposals, technical offers and commercial negotiations.
- Develop strategic partnerships with airport operators, consultants and specialist service providers.
- Build a sustainable international project pipeline.
- ORAT Project Leadership
- Lead ORAT programmes for new airports, terminals, infrastructure expansions and major airport refurbishments.
- Develop operational readiness strategies, plans and implementation methodologies.
- Oversee operational trials, simulations, integrated testing and emergency exercises.
- Coordinate airport stakeholders, airlines, ground handlers, regulators, ANSPs and other operational partners.
- Lead airport activation, transition planning and operational go-live activities.
- Ensure operational risks are identified, assessed and managed throughout the programme.
- Technical & Operational Excellence
- Develop ORAT methodologies, standards, tools and deliverables.
- Oversee operational concept development and operational requirements.
- Lead staff training, familiarisation and operational preparedness programmes.
- Ensure effective coordination between airport systems, infrastructure and operational teams.
- Establish quality assurance and performance measurement frameworks.
- Practice Development & Team Leadership
- Build and lead a multidisciplinary ORAT team.
- Recruit experienced ORAT managers, operational specialists and technical experts.
- Develop an international network of airport operational experts.
- Integrate ORAT services with IBG’s Airport Engineering, ATM, CNS/ATM and Airport Advisory practices.
- Develop the practice’s market reputation and international visibility.
- Financial & Operational Management
- Take responsibility for the practice’s revenue, order intake and profitability.
- Prepare and manage annual business plans and budgets.
- Monitor project delivery, resource utilisation and client satisfaction.
- Ensure successful and profitable execution of ORAT assignments.
What IBG Offers
- A senior leadership position within a growing international aviation company.
- The opportunity to establish and lead a strategic international practice.
- Direct involvement in major airport development and transformation programmes.
- Autonomy to develop the team, service portfolio and international partnerships.
- Competitive executive compensation and performance-related incentives.
Qualifications
- Degree in Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience in airport operations, ORAT or airport development.
- Proven track record in leading ORAT programmes for major airport openings, terminal expansions or infrastructure transitions.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex international airport projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven experience in business development, securing contracts and establishing strategic client relationships.
- Experience working with airport operators, airlines, ground handlers, aviation authorities and other operational stakeholders.
- Experience in international aviation markets, particularly Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is an advantage.
Skills
- Strong expertise in airport operations, operational readiness, airport activation and transition management.
- Excellent understanding of ORAT methodologies, operational trials, simulations, integrated testing and airport systems.
- Strong strategic leadership, business development and commercial negotiation skills.
- Excellent project management, financial oversight and operational risk management capabilities.
- Ability to build, inspire and lead high-performing multidisciplinary international teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across complex airport environments.
- Established professional network within the international airport industry.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple international projects and deliver results under demanding timelines.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.