Project Manager in Strategy & Transformation

We are looking for a versatile Project Manager to take ownership of some of Icelandair’s most important strategic and operational initiatives. This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can quickly understand a complex challenge, create clarity and momentum, and bring people together to turn decisions into measurable results.

You will move comfortably between strategic problem-solving and practical execution: shaping the approach, mobilizing cross-functional teams, preparing decisions, resolving obstacles, and staying close to delivery until the intended outcome is achieved. The role is well suited to someone who thrives in a varied environment, takes initiative, and enjoys working with people across different functions and levels of the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of strategic and operational projects, from initial definition through implementation and close-out.
• Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders, creating shared ownership, maintaining momentum, resolving obstacles, and ensuring clear visibility into progress, risks, and required actions.
• Manage external vendors, partners, and consultants, ensuring their contributions are aligned with project objectives and delivery plans.
• Break down complex challenges into actionable plans and develop the analysis, recommendations, and decision material needed to move projects forward.
• Support implementation and change adoption, including digital and technology-enabled initiatives where relevant.
• Maintain focus on measurable business value and ensure that intended outcomes are translated into results.

Qualifications:

• Relevant university degree and demonstrated experience in project management, business transformation, management consulting, change management, or a related field.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives, or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the judgement to adapt your approach to different challenges and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and work effectively across different teams and levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a track record of taking initiative, maintaining momentum, and following through on commitments.
• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, including the ability to prepare clear material for decision-makers.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Icelandic is an advantage.

Why join us

You will join Strategy & Transformation and contribute to important initiatives across Icelandair. The role offers significant breadth, with opportunities to work across strategic priorities, operational improvements, and enterprise-wide transformation. You will collaborate with leaders and teams across the company, gain exposure to different parts of the operation, and help translate important decisions into tangible results.

Icelandair is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and encourages individuals of all genders to apply.

Applications, including a cover letter and CV, should be submitted no later than 21st. of September, 2026.

For further information, please contact:

Rebekka Gunnarsdóttir, Director of Strategy & Transformation rebekka@icelandair.is

Guðlaug Ólafsdóttir, People Manager, gudlaugo@icelandair.is

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