Manager Operations Research

Ensure Etihad leverages cutting-edge OR techniques to improve decision-making, to capitalize on revenue opportunities Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML, reinforcement learning, cloud-based optimization) and integrate them into RM solutions. Ensure scalability, robustness, and explainability of deployed models. Work with RM analysts, pricing, scheduling, network planning, and digital teams to ensure solutions meet business needs. Collaborate with innovation labs, universities, and research partners to stay ahead of academic and industry developments Establish KPIs to measure model performance, business impact, and forecast accuracy. Bachelor's or master's degree in operations research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or Management Science. Minimum of 5 years' experience in operations research, designing and applying optimization models, R&D pilots scaling successful concepts into enterprise level solutions. Role to be based in Abu Dhabi full time (no hybrid or remote work).