Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months
Why you will love working here
At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
About the team you are joining
The Airline, Airport and Security OCS department provides the aviation industry with transformative operational and compliance solutions helping to drive overall profitability and sustainability. Within the department, the Aviation Taxes, Charges \& Pricing team provides the industry with a range of products and solutions supporting pricing and interline revenue management between airlines and their partners.
Access to reliable cost data is essential for airlines to identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance strategic planning, and remain competitive amid rising industry expenses. To assist airlines in managing their costs, IATA is seeking to develop a new industry cost benchmarks solution which will provide actionable insights to help airlines in the areas of operational, distribution and payment costs.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Aviation Taxes, Charges \& Pricing Solutions, you will be responsible for developing and launching IATA’s new cost benchmarking solution to address this key need.
What your day would be like
Define and execute product strategy in collaboration with IATA teams and industry stakeholders
Establish and manage an Airline Advisory Group to validate KPIs, data requirements, and program scope
Lead the end-to-end product development and delivery of IATA’s Cost Benchmarking Program, including platform design, product strategy/management, and airline engagement
Together with IATA’s technology team, ensure the platform meets high standards of security, scalability, and usability, including role-based access controls and encryption
Develop go-to-market strategies and support marketing and sales activities to ensure product and financial targets are achieved
Drive airline participation and engagement leading to participation in the benchmark program
Represent IATA in industry forums and working groups related to cost benchmarking and operational efficiency
Providing regular updates on program performance, adoption metrics, and financial forecasts
Maintain full P\&L ownership for the benchmark portfolio including managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
We would love to hear from you if
Significant experience in product management, program delivery, or data-driven solution development, preferably in aviation or financial services
Experience of developing and/or managing complex, multi-stakeholder platforms or benchmarking programs
Understanding of airline cost structures, including operational, retailing, and payment costs
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and drive consensus
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build sustainable relationships with stakeholders
Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to senior industry stakeholders
Experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors
Experience with data governance, security protocols, and cloud-based platforms would be a plus
Note: For internal candidates, this role may be offered as a developmental assignment.
Travel Required: N
Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!