Innovation Implementation Manager

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

Since then, British Airways has gone on to deliver game-changing achievements. First we broke the record for the fastest transatlantic flight with Concorde. Then we became the very first airline to introduce fully lie-flat seats on board.

It was our exceptional engineering teams that brought these pioneering and original ideas to life.

This is your chance to join one of the most diverse and innovative departments at British Airways, at a time when we’re re-imagining the way we fly the skies.

The role:

Innovation Implementation Manager

INTERNAL- 12 month Secondment / EXTERNAL - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Are you excited about transforming ideas into reality? We are looking for a dynamic Innovation Implementation Manager to lead our improvement and innovation processes within the Engineering department. In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate the collection and filtering of innovative ideas, working closely with our team of technology and process experts to prioritise and develop these concepts into tangible solutions. You’ll be responsible for guiding these ideas through various stages, including proof of concept, proof of value, or business case creation, and ultimately implementing viable solutions into our operations. Your efforts will directly contribute to fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring that the best ideas are brought to life. If you’re passionate about inspiring change and harnessing creativity to deliver real-world results, this role is perfect for you!

What you’ll do:

• Support the Business Improvement and Innovation Manager in designing and implementing improvement and innovation processes.
• Assist in planning and executing innovation campaigns across Engineering areas.
• Document successful innovation initiatives and share best practices with the wider team.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate new products and services into Engineering operations.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent medium-range planning and organisational skills
• Experience in project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication skills for effectively conveying ideas and plans.
• Proficiency in documentation and report writing.
• Innovation mindset, Collaboration skills, Attention to detail and Project management proficiency

Your experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Previous experience in improvement and innovation roles preferred.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

What we offer:

As an airline, we never want to stand still. The same goes for our people. 

We’re committed to upskilling our engineers and providing professional development training so you can progress in your area of expertise. That way, you’ll attain the highest levels of professional achievement as we continue to invest in new technology, equipment, and aircraft.

Training modules are offered through self-study courses, or structured learning programmes, and delivered at our state-of-the-art Learning Academy at London Heathrow.

When you work in an engineering role at British Airways, you’ll be joining a high-performance culture. It’s a time-pressured environment too, but the challenges here are exciting and diverse, and you’ll be part of projects you won’t find anywhere else. That’s what keeps our exceptional colleagues inspired to do their best work. We also offer fantastic rewards, including great staff travel benefits.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.