Project Manager (Contract)

Airbus • Columbus, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Project Manager to own the end-to-end execution of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) projects. This role operates at the intersection of operations, engineering, and customer relations, ensuring critical aircraft repair campaigns and customer contracts are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. This is a temporary (contract) position, potentially extendable or shortenable as needed, with contractors employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Program Management field, or equivalent (4) years of applicable experience.
• 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.
• Strong planning skills.
• 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 (Airframe and Powerplant) certification.
• 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 the company with customers and lead programs 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.
• Act as the focal point for all subcontractor interaction.
• Coordinate activities with subcontractors to assure schedules & needs are communicated and adhered to.
• Coordinate activities between subcontractors 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

• The job description mentions that contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus. Specific benefits for contractors are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

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