Upgrade Services Project Manager (Systems / Airframe)

About the role

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Job Summary

The Upgrade Project Manager (UPM) role is a critical position within the Airbus Upgrades Business line. The job holder is responsible for planning, leading and executing all activities associated with the delivery of commercial aircraft avionics and airframe modifications of Airbus aircraft in service.

The UPM works closely with Airline Customers, maintenance facilities (MRO’s) and internal Airbus engineering and supply chain experts to deliver an end to end solution for the Airline.

Meet the team

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your working environment

The Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe.

How we care for you

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

• Manage a portfolio of small/medium/large systems & airframe projects in front of Customers from contract signature until project closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and master schedules, including timelines, milestones, and critical paths.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project, ensuring milestones are met.
• Accountable for the timely delivery of a complete, accurate systems / airframe retrofit solution to the Customer.
• Give visibility to all project members/stakeholders according to the project progress.
• When required, assist the Customer preparing the upgrade solution embodiment and support the embodiment phase.
• Provide support to Offer Managers for new offers and generate delta offers.
• Conduct continuous risk / opportunity assessments, developing mitigation strategies when required.
• Contribute to the Airbus upgrade organization profitability and manage the P&L for the individual projects, including execution within the predefined budget and invoicing.
• Provide technical support to sales to ensure offers Customer acceptance in accordance with AOP targets.
• Lead projects cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, supply chain, certification.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Customers and internal MFT.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the upgrade operating system and the increase of the competitiveness of the systems / airframe offering.

Your boarding pass

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering (Mechanical /Aeronautic/Civil /Electrical Engineering) or Business.
• Minimum 13 years of experience within the aviation industry.
• US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license), Authorized to work in the US, Able to work in US without current or future need for visa sponsorship)
• Airbus aircraft general knowledge.
• Experience in avionics / airframe modifications and upgrade processes.
• Demonstrated business and technical acumen and the leadership skills to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Customer support.
• Autonomously takes initiative with proven high motivation and flexibility to work in a highly demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative team environment with a diverse international workforce.
• Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally.
• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and status of work
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.
• Able to effectively prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization.

Preferred

• PMP certification.
• Understanding of commercial environment and industrial processes
• Experience in continuous improvement
• Travel Required:
• Up to 10 % (Domestic and International)

Physical Requirements

Onsite 80% Remote 20%

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
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