Manager Planning & Performance

Icelandair is looking for a dedicated professional to lead its Planning & Performance department in Operations. The Manager Planning & Performance will lead a team of analysts and data scientists dedicated to improving operational performance and decision-making both in short- and long-term.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary team of analysts, performance managers and data scientists driving the successful delivery of diverse projects across Operations
• Lead and develop tools and models to enhance key operational performance drivers, including on-time performance, turnaround time, disruptions and other data related to schedule integrity and operational robustness
• Facilitate and develop integrated resource planning within Operations on the 18-month and 5-year horizons, including fleet spare capacity planning for optimum operational efficiency
• Translate complex operational data into actionable business cases that support cost savings and efficiency gains in-line with company goals
• Ensure tools, dashboards and reporting mechanisms support proactive decision-making
• Monitor and report on performance KPIs to leadership and support monthly and quarterly business reviews
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies such as AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Aviation Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics positions is preferable
• Proven experience in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in tools such as Power BI, SQL is required, experience with Python is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confident in presenting ideas and projects with ability to simplify the complex

In accordance with the equal rights policy of Icelandair, all applicants regardless of gender are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application along with a CV and cover letter no later than Sunday 17th of August 2025.

For further information please contact:

Heiða Njóla Guðbrandsdóttir, Deputy COO, heidang@icelandair.is

Elmar Bergþórsson, People & Talent Manager, elmarb@icelandair.is