Project Manager (Local+)

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Job Description:

Airbus Americas Inc is looking for a Project Manager to join our team based in Mobile AL.

The Project Director contributes directly to the Airbus Industrial strategy by defining and managing the site projects identifying the key deliverables goals milestones and resources with key stakeholders. With a deep knowledge of project management methodologies and experience in Portfolio of Projects and Projects Management you will support the site strategy to achieve the Top Company Objectives by effectively leading cross-functional teams and determining appropriate tools and resources needed to achieve project milestones and measure key performance indicators. This position will report to the HO Site PMO.

Meet the Team:

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from managing technical information quality control maintenance tasks and health & safety along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

Your Working Environment:

On Airbus Way you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015 the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry is part of Airbus strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

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 10000 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.

Your Challenges:

Project Portfolio Management30%

• Support alignment of company strategy with site priorities and ensure a portfolio of site projects are performed with overall objectives contributing to the Top Site Objectives of the Mobile Manufacturing Facility.

• Lead project governance and steering for a portfolio of projects in Mobile with Senior Leadership Teams securing the site deployment roadmap (architecture ensure roadmap content) in line with Site Strategy and Transformation initiatives.

• Monitoring deployment of a portfolio of business improvement / transformation roadmaps and reporting to the senior leadership team of the site.

• Leads preparation and drumbeat of a portfolio of Site projects and operational performance reviews.

• Leads and facilitates workshops on dedicated topics in complex situations .

• Manage project risk identification assessment and review.

Project Management Execution40%

• Lead Project management of key projects in different Site Functions - leverage Project management skills in the frame on adhoc Top Management Requests (Head of Function COO CEO) to ensure project outcomes are delivering tangible benefits for the company and enabling sustainable and long term performance.

• Lead execution of projects from Site Functions to secure project objectives deliverables and milestones are achieved and in line with Site strategy.

• Provide guidance to functions on effective local project management and governance within the department.

Support the set up of Mobile FAL Project Management Organization30%

• Support the establishment of the central Project Management Organization by acting as coordinator for a list of transversal initiatives.

• Drive in the Project Management Center of Competence the upskilling program of the PMO community in Mobile across functions.

• Act as community manager to ensure PMOs on site are regularly exchanging best practices and standard processes methods and tools are used.

• Work with the Airbus global BX network to identify and select and deploy the tools processes and systematic approaches to achieve project goals.

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Business Management preferred or equivalent experience

• Proven experience (8-10 years) in Project Management Officer and Project Management Activities

• Solid knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes production management and industrialization principles.

• Experienced in leading Transformation and Improvement projects

• Good communication skills active listening and a proactive approach to problem solving & decision making

• Proven stakeholder Management skills Leadership Assertiveness to influence and challenge the status quo.

• Experienced in LBIP and Project Management methodologies in Airbus: project establishment gates execution and project follow-up.

• Demonstrated capability in project estimating task scheduling scope control and stakeholder management cost management

• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Powerpoint.

• Position will interface with all levels of the Mobile FAL organization this requires a clear understanding of confidentiality and professionalism.

• Coaching skills and experience with communication competences

• Aeronautical manufacturing basics

• Ability to inspire and give meaning

• Demonstrated excellent written interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail excellent organizational follow through

• English negotiation level

• Planisware tool. Knowledge of Qlik sense APP Sheet would be a plus.

Licensure/Certifications:

• PM certification preferred

Travel Required:

• 10%

Eligibility:

• Eligible for employment in the US

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings the giving of directions and other business interactions

• Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

• Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.

• Equipment Operation Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment.

• Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 30lbs/14kg which engaging in training addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.

• Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.

• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.

• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.

• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.

• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Travel: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time. Working outside hangers in changing locations.

• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor and/or outdoor surfaces.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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