Project Manager (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Project Manager to own the end-to-end execution of our aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) projects. Operating at the intersection of operations, engineering, and customer relations, you will ensure critical aircraft repair campaigns and customer contracts are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Program Management field, or equivalent (4) years of applicable experience.
• Have at least four (4) years of experience in project management within a production or technical environment.
• Financial experience for budgeting purposes.
• Technical experience to comprehend technical data packages.
• Ability to break complex issues down into manageable work packages.
• Strong crisis management skills; and even stronger planning skills to prevent crises.
• Proven Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite skills
• Some SAP knowledge, or similar

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aircraft completions or maintenance and repair.
• Knowledgeable in FAA regulations.
• Project/Program Management Certification
• A&P
• An understanding of the aerospace industry, basic aircraft design, mission equipment packages (law enforcement, emergency medical services, utility etc.), and design and certification (FAA) processes & regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft maintenance and repair programs involving multifunctional teams.
• Align business objectives and contract requirements with engineering, operations, procurement, and repair site resources.
• Establish landmarks and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, proactively identify problems and develop solutions such as allocation of resources or adjusting contractual specifications.
• Drive performance to plan and achieve schedule, delivery, and financial commitments.
• Propose and run customer agreements/contracts.
• Create weekly communication routines with all interested parties for on-going contracts.
• Represent our company with our customers and lead program to meet contractual requirements, including delivery schedules, cost, and technical specifications.
• Lead teams to address program risk and issues; create, maintain and drive action plans to closure.
• Establish Repair Campaign plans and re-plans including capacity assessments and operator maintenance schedules.
• Develop a business capture plan in collaboration with the sales team.
• Propose offers aligned with financial performances target and the AH Group strategy.
• Aid in the development of a reliable and financial OP.
• Create and maintain reliable aircraft metrics for financial performance, customer satisfaction and to measure forecasting traceability and accuracy.
• Develop and implement forecasting and planning schedules.
• Track schedules to ensure 100% on time completion.
• Identify problems that impact timely delivery, ability to achieve margins, or are areas of inconsistency in the business.
• Keep the project team, customer and leadership informed on changing project landmarks.
• Focal point for all subcontractor interaction.
• Coordinate activities with subcontractor to assure schedules & needs are communicated and adhered to.
• Coordinates activities between subcontractor and supporting functions, such as spares supply management, supporting back shop activities and design office support.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, such as schedule adherence and quality performance.
• Ensure adherence to supplier improvement and action plans as needed.
• Receive/ approve subcontractor proposals & invoices for projects.
• Conduct periodic program performance and subcontractor performance reviews.
• Mitigate discrepancies and resolve issues to facilitate project success.
• Track data results including burn downs and projections and facilitate resolution of open issues.

Benefits

• Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level