Job Description

THIS IS WHERE INCREDIBLE GROWTH BEGINS

Technology & Infrastructure

Senior Analyst – Operation Business Systems (Contractual Hire - Temporary Contract)

The team is doubling the size of our business. At the same time, they’re keeping maintenance costs down and driving asset capability up. With full responsibility for assets from creation to disposal, their watchword is reliability. Better still, they make sure we don’t just do what we legally need to do, but go further. So we’ll embrace your fresh ideas to improve our use of energy and environmental resources. It’s all about meaningful change.

What you’ll deliver

• You’ll lead the design, implementation, and integration of airport operational systems supporting safe, efficient, and seamless operations
• You’ll ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of critical systems operating in a 24/7 airport environment
• You’ll drive strategic technology roadmaps aligned to airport growth, future capacity, and operational excellence
• You’ll enable real‑time situational awareness by integrating systems across terminal, airside, baggage, security, and flight operations
• You’ll champion the adoption of AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to improve decision-making, passenger flow, and resource utilization
• You’ll oversee system lifecycle management including upgrades, migrations, cybersecurity alignment, and compliance
• You’ll establish and maintain SOPs, incident response models, and business continuity plans
• You’ll act as a trusted technology leader, partnering with operational teams and senior stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes

What you bring

• You’ll have extensive experience leading mission‑critical airport operational systems across terminals, airfield, and baggage operations
• You’ll have strong technical depth across terminal, airfield, and baggage handling systems, with the ability to integrate complex, multi‑vendor environments
• You’ll have proven leadership in delivering large‑scale aviation technology implementations in live, 24/7 operational environments
• You’ll have hands‑on experience driving digital transformation, including AI‑ and ML‑enabled solutions, automation, and data‑driven decision support
• You’ll bring deep understanding of passenger experience optimization, self‑service technologies, and biometric-enabled journeys and solid grounding in aviation standards, safety, and compliance frameworks (IATA, ICAO, ACI, ITIL)
• You’ll have strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across operations, IT, vendors, and leadership as well as a forward‑looking mindset with a passion for innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement in airport operations

Life at Dubai Airports

Fast-moving and fast-growing, Dubai Airports is a business that’s all about delivering great airport experiences, 24 hours a day. Life here means always pushing – and being pushed – to work better and smarter. With us, you’ll be encouraged to be the best you can be. You’ll be part of the team that connects the world. And at every opportunity, you’ll go beyond; delivering an advanced, innovative future for yourself and our business, and making an Impact that delivers for Dubai.