Senior Manager BHS Development

About the role

Hamad International Airport is looking for an experienced Senior Manager BHS Development to lead the modernization, governance and future capability of its Baggage Handling System (BHS), Hold Baggage Screening System (HBSS), Passenger Loading Bridges (PLB), Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA), Ground Power Units (GPU) and related airport operational systems. The role drives capacity enhancement, system modernization, operational excellence, technology adoption and asset performance improvement, and will lead brownfield development, system upgrades, automation programmes and digital transformation projects in a live airport environment. It also establishes and champions a BHS Centre of Excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and modernization portfolio for BHS, HBSS, PLB, PCA, GPU and related systems
• Develop long-term strategies for capacity growth, reliability, asset lifecycle management and operational resilience
• Lead brownfield projects such as upgrades, modifications, expansions and technology integration
• Translate operational requirements into technical specifications, business cases, project scopes and acceptance criteria
• Drive operational optimization, engineering governance, capacity planning, simulation, forecasting and scenario modelling
• Promote automation, AI, predictive maintenance, advanced analytics and other emerging technologies
• Establish a BHS Centre of Excellence and ensure safety, cybersecurity, resilience and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate design reviews, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, handover and acceptance
• Work with airlines, contractors, OEMs and partners, and lead and develop technical teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Systems Engineering, Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Project Management or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in airport systems, infrastructure development or complex operational environments
• Demonstrated experience delivering brownfield airport projects involving BHS, HBSS or comparable systems
• Proven leadership experience, including team development and succession planning
• Strong English communication, presentation and report-writing skills

Preferred experience

• Baggage handling and hold baggage screening systems, passenger loading bridges, PCA, GPU and aircraft-stand technologies
• Asset management, reliability engineering, automation, AI, robotics, digital twins and cybersecurity
• Capacity forecasting, simulation and major airport modernization programmes
• Professional certification in project management, asset management, reliability or systems engineering, Lean Six Sigma, safety or change management