Head - ATM Planning and Technology Adoption

Job description

Strategy and Implementation -

• Provide overall management of the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption function to enable achievement of the business unit objectives, as well as Operations and ATNS business strategies; Conceptualise and design the ATM strategy aligned to the ATNS business strategy; Provide the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption inputs and insights into the long-term ATNS strategy;
• Develop, implement, and articulate the ATM Roadmap and value proposition to the organisation aligned to the Operations and business strategies; Support the CATMO and COO in the development, implementation and management of the ATM Roadmap and Operations strategy aligned to the vision, culture, and business strategy of ATNS; Lead the designing and implementation of the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption operating model, including governance, service package as well as service level agreements; Manage and own implementation of the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption strategy post formulation to ensure achievement of the objectives;
• Drive delivery of the required projects/initiatives within the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption strategy to be on time, within budget and to the required standard; Lead implementation of processes to collect feedback on how all the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption aspects are being received in the business; Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with CATMO to develop the required solutions, programs, and policies aligned to the business needs strategies;
• Gather and Analyse relevant data, trends, and patterns and identify gaps and priorities, particularly in the key ATM Planning and Technology Adoption services to enable efficient achievement of the ATM Roadmap; Provide relevant policy guidance and interpretation, recommend, and implement changes as needed; Set clear targets for the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption to ensure achievement of such targets by cascading throughout the function; Lead development and implementation of an integrated annual business plan for ATM Planning and Technology Adoption to enable achievement of the business unit's and ATNS strategies and targets;
• Support co-ordination and implementation of the corporate transformation strategy within ATM Planning and Technology Adoption in line with relevant policies and legislation; To be accountable for the promotion of the ATNS corporate culture within ATM Planning and Technology Adoption in support of corporate objectives.

Operationalise ATM Planning and Technology Adoption -

• Provide a strategic and operational thought leadership to the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption function to ensure achievement of the operations and overall business strategies;
• Conceptualise, design, implement and manage the ATM Roadmap aligned to the broader ATNS strategy; Provide inputs and insights into the overall ATNS strategy; Develop, implement, and manage the required ATM Planning and Technology Adoption operating model and infrastructure to meet requirements of all types of operations and clients;
• Set clear departmental targets to ensure achievement of the function's strategy; Develop and implement an integrated annual business plan to enable the achievement of the ATM Roadmap; Ensure alignment between ATM Planning and ATNS strategy and other relevant business strategies in the company;
• Provide input to ATS Capacity in respect of the development of human resource requirements for ATM Planning to capacitate the function and ensure the achievement of current and future ATNS strategies; To ensure adequate, relevant, appropriate resources and processes are determined, available and deployed, to support and implement the service delivery model; Continuously measure, review, and enhance service delivery aligned to best practice and global benchmarks; Develop, maintain, measure, monitor and continuously review appropriate operational policies, procedures, and SLA's;
• Ensure all operational risks are identified, appropriately and timeously measured, mitigated, and managed; Ensure optimal working environment for operational delivery team; Support HC to define the ideal staffing model to meet the requirements of the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption function aligned to the ATNS strategy; Ensure the availability of up to date and accurate ATM Planning and Technology Adoption statistics and data that enables business decision making; Develop, maintain, measure, monitor and continuously review appropriate ATM Planning and Technology Adoption policies, procedures, and SLAs to ensure their effectiveness and efficacy.

Managing ATM Planning and Technology Adoption -

• Identify conflicts with airspace control requests and facilitates airspace integration/deconfliction utilising appropriate automation tools; Provide professional advice into the development of relevant Civil Aviation Legislation; Ensure operational readiness for new technology adoption through effective change management, training, and process alignment for embedment in the Operational environment.
• Contribute to Air Traffic Management system developments and improvements to enable the future readiness of ATNS for the ongoing provision of effective and efficient air traffic service. Support the ATM Planning prepare plans, processes, procedures and both a safety and a business case for introducing new technologies into the operations environment. Identify and undertake research and development projects where required that will advance the operations safety objectives of ATNS.
• Lead the assessment and operational application of new ATM processes and procedures. Provide technical advice and input into airspace design. Identify and undertake research and development projects where required that will advance the operations safety objectives of ATNS. Research and benchmark ATM/cns new and emerging technologies in the global aviation industry. Identify, define and undertake research and development projects that will advance Airspace Management goals and objectives within ATNS. Participate in and contribute to appropriate ICAO regional and international planning meetings and SADC forums that will advance ATNS' position. Provide technical leadership and guidance in ICAO, CANSO, SADC and other appropriate planning groups, sub-groups, working groups and task forces. Identify conflicts with airspace control requests and facilitates airspace integration/de-confliction utilising appropriate automation tools.
• Provide inputs into the development of relevant Civil Aviation Legislation. Provide specialist advice to ATNS and third parties. Represent ATNS at local stakeholder forums. Develop, maintain, manage and continuously review policies, processes, procedures and SLAs. Ensure the availability of up to date and accurate ATM Planning statistics and data that enables business decision making

Governance, Monitoring, Compliance & Reporting -

• Develop, implement, and manage a robust governance framework for the function; Continuously monitor and measure compliance to all efficiency policies and practices; Monitor efficiency performance of the entire ATM Planning and Technology Adoption environment; Prepare reports on ATM Planning and Technology Adoption function for all relevant stakeholders;
• Prepare ad hoc reports as and when required; Lead ATM Planning and Technology Adoption projects and risk assessment; Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policy and standards; Consolidate inputs from all relevant parties to prepare strategic level reports for the COO and other relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management -

• Build effective relationships with other relevant operational functions to ensure the required resources are available, to drive efficient and effective service delivery within the ATM Planning and Technology Adoption function; Ensure all ATM Planning and Technology Adoption stakeholders are managed; accordingly, Adapt operational delivery as practically as po