Senior Manager, Operations Planning (Gia Binh International Airport)

About Gia Binh

Gia Binh International Airport is a nationally strategic aviation infrastructure project, envisioned to shape the future of Vietnam's aviation sector and serve as a driving force for the development of the aviation economy, contributing to the country's overall economic growth in the era of global integration. The project has been entrusted by the Government and the Ministry of Public Security to Masterise Group—one of Vietnam's leading developers in real estate and infrastructure—to act as the investor partnering with the State in creating a landmark of national significance.

With the ambition to achieve international five-star airport service standards and be ranked among the world's Top 10 airports, Gia Binh International Airport is planned according to a next-generation airport city model. The project is developed as a world-class dual-use aviation hub, playing a strategic role in connecting key economic corridors, enhancing national competitiveness, and making a substantive contribution to the development of Vietnam's economy.

Working alongside Gia Binh International Airport represents a unique opportunity for outstanding individuals to take part directly in a historic national undertaking—where professional expertise, international-standard thinking, and a strong sense of service to the nation are recognized and affirmed, together with broad opportunities for career advancement and long-term professional growth.

Join Masterise Group from the very beginning to build the foundations, define new standards, and create lasting value and legacy for your career, and for the pride of Vietnam.

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the strategic development and coordination of operational plans within the AOCC, ensuring effective resource planning, traffic forecasting and capacity optimisation to support safe, efficient and resilient airport operations. The role aligns operational readiness with flight schedules and demand projections, and works closely with the AOCC Control function to ensure seamless transition from planning to real-time execution.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

I. Operational Planning & Resource Optimisation

1. Lead the development and coordination of short- to medium-term operational plans aligned with flight schedules, seasonal demand patterns and traffic forecasts.
2. Oversee the preparation of shift-wise operational schedules and workforce deployment plans to ensure optimal resource utilisation.
3. Lead resource allocation modelling based on flight schedule inventory, forecast loads and operational constraints.
4. Analyse capacity limitations across airside, terminal and airline interfaces, recommending proactive planning adjustments.
5. Lead scenario planning and capacity simulations to support operational resilience and peak readiness.

II. Performance Analytics & Forecasting

1. Consolidate and analyse traffic forecasts, flight plans and load data to inform capacity and resource planning decisions.
2. Monitor throughput figures and operational KPIs to identify structural bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities.
3. Conduct trend analysis on delay patterns, turnaround performance and demand variability to strengthen forward planning accuracy.
4. Ensure alignment of planning outputs with A-CDM milestones and agreed turnaround performance targets.
5. Develop planning dashboards and reporting insights to support data-driven decision-making within AOCC and across stakeholders.

III. Stakeholder Coordination & Planning Governance

1. Coordinate planning activities with airlines, ground handlers, terminal operations and relevant authorities to ensure alignment between schedules, resources and operational readiness.
2. Ensure planning processes are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal operational standards.
3. Facilitate cross-functional planning forums to align forecast assumptions, capacity planning and operational preparedness.
4. Escalate strategic planning risks, long-term capacity constraints or systemic issues to the AOCC Director where appropriate.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification & Work Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in operations, engineering, logistics, business or a related discipline preferred. Relevant operational planning experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in airport, airline, logistics or complex operational environments, including significant exposure to operational planning, scheduling or resource coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity planning, traffic forecasting, resource allocation or operational performance analysis.
• Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting operational data and translating insights into structured planning decisions.
• Experience working in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments with competing operational priorities.

Certifications & Licenses:

ICAO Safety Management Systems (SMS) training certification preferred.