Commercial Project Manager, Ancillaries

Hello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you'll be doing:

As the Commercial Project Manager – Ancillary you'll be at the heart of a major transformation program, driving its successful completion You'll take ownership of the business case and lead cross functional delivery, ensuring every milestone is met and governance stays strong. This is a role where you'll make an impact by keeping the program on track, introducing new workstreams as needed and shaping outcomes that matter.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the program end-to-end – ensuring strong collaboration and  alignment with the Operational Project Delivery Lead.
• Turn insights into action working with the Pet Product Specialist to build reporting frameworks that track revenue streams and product performance.
• Champion governance by asking the right questions, make timely decisions and keep the project moving forward.
• Drive commercial success with project P&L ownership, pricing strategies frameworks and cost recovery to ensure strong financial performance.

This is a 12 month maximum term opportunity.

You'll be great in this role if you:

• Bring a strategic mindset with experience in management consulting or similar roles (4+ years) and know how to turn complex business questions into clear, actionable analysis
• Love working with data, interrogating large datasets to uncover insights and shape decisions
• Can confidently prepare CEO and Board-level presentations that tell a compelling story
• Thrive in ambiguous environments, staying focused and adaptable as priorities shift
• Have hands on experience delivering business improvement programs and managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Understand the importance of financial performance, including project P&L, pricing and cost recovery
• Communicate with impact, whether it's influencing stakeholders without authority or building strong relationships across teams
• Possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to think ahead and identify strategic opportunities

And bonus points if you….

• Have experience in the airline or travel industry, financial revenue forecasting or B2B/B2B2C environments
• Know your way around BI tools like PowerBI and can connect multiple data sources
• Can quickly learn and apply industry specific value drivers to your work

What you'll get from us:

We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

We're all individuals. We love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We're ready to hear from you. Apply now.