1 Safety Director jobs in Qatar

Job title

Manager Safety Management System (SMS) - Operations

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Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing date: 25-Sep-2025

*About The Role: *
Qatar Airways (QR) are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Group Risk, Safety & Security team as a Manager Safety Management System (SMS) – Operations to be based in Doha, Qatar.

As a Manager Safety Management System (SMS) – Operations, you will be responsible for the centralized development, maintenance, and administration of the Safety Management System (SMS) across all divisions of the airline, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, operational needs, and organizational safety objectives. In this role, you will also act on behalf of the SVP Safety & Compliance and/or nominated post holder to ensure the SMS is effectively implemented, monitored, and continuously improved across the organization.

*Specific Responsibilities For The Role Include: *

• Develop, update, and maintain the airline's SMS Manual and Safety Procedures Manuals in partnership with Group Safety Management to ensure consistency within the organization.
• Establish and maintain centralized safety processes and workflows across all divisions.
• Align SMS processes with ICAO Annex 19 and IOSA Section ORG ISARPs to deliver the required safety services. Drive initiatives in partnership with operational divisions to enhance safety culture and process maturity across the airline.
• Ensure SMS documentation reflects current regulatory requirements, operational practices, and organizational structure.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration, planning, and operation of the SMS in partnership with operational divisions to ensure effective implementation within the organization.
• Support the implementation of standardized safety risk management tools (e.g., bowtie analysis, risk registers) across all divisions.
• Ensure SMS compliance with QCAA, ICAO, and IOSA SMS-related standards and recommended practices through periodic monitoring of regulatory developments.
• Maintain audit readiness by proactively managing documentation, records, and corrective actions.
• Lead SMS-related preparations for IOSA audits every two years, ensuring maturity and effectiveness of safety processes.
• Support the establishment of safety performance indicators and objectives across all divisions to monitor the overall health of the organization to achieve the safety goals.
• Review and analyze gaps and previous findings to identify areas for improvement in the SMS.
• Support the Group Safety & Security Committee and Safety Action Groups in fulfilling their mandates by ensuring meeting agendas are structured, relevant, and aligned with SMS priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with training and promotion teams to enhance SMS awareness, ensure proper safety training is provided, and safety information communicated throughout the organization.

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Qualifications
About you
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant College or University qualification with a minimum of 9 years of job-related experience.
• Formal safety qualifications, e.g. SMS, SeMs, QMS, NEBOSH, IOSH, CSM preferred.
• Core expertise and experience in leadership roles related to flight operations, safety and quality management.
• Experience and knowledge of safety management systems.
• Previously safety and quality post holder in aviation companies.
• Involvement in Safety training and safety promotional activities.
• Excellent communication skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be interfacing with people from different nationalities and cultures.
• Stakeholder management skills to enable buy-in and support from senior business managers.
• Display a creative ability to get the message across to the respective audience.
• Excellent IT/PC Literate particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

*About Qatar Airways Group *
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before. So, whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

*How To Apply *
If you're ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.

*About Qatar Airways Group *
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.