Upgrade Services Project Manager (Systems / Airframe)

Airbus•Mobile, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Upgrade Project Manager is a critical role within Airbus’s Upgrades business line, responsible for planning, leading, and executing delivery of commercial aircraft avionics and airframe modifications for Airbus aircraft in service. The role works closely with airline customers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, and Airbus engineering and supply-chain experts to deliver end-to-end upgrade solutions. The position manages a portfolio of systems and airframe projects from contract signature through closure, ensuring complete and accurate retrofit solutions are delivered on time and within budget. It leads cross-functional teams and serves as the primary contact for customers and internal multidisciplinary teams. The role also supports offer development, upgrade embodiment, risk management, project profitability, and continuous improvement of Airbus’s upgrade operations and offerings. The position is based at Airbus’s Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama. The posting identifies it as on-site, with physical requirements indicating 80% on-site and 20% remote. Travel of up to 10% domestically and internationally is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautic, Civil, or Electrical) or Business.
At least 13 years of experience in the aviation industry.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under the ITAR definition (U.S. citizen, green card holder, or person covered under Airbus’s existing ITAR license).
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
General knowledge of Airbus aircraft.
Experience with avionics or airframe modifications and upgrade processes.
Demonstrated business and technical acumen and leadership skills to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in customer support.
Ability to take initiative autonomously and demonstrated motivation and flexibility to work in a demanding environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and a diverse international workforce.
Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally.
Strong listening and oral communication skills, including leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and work status.
Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
Ability to prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization.
Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
Able to meet the stated physical requirements, including using office equipment and some production tools, carrying and lifting up to 30 lbs, and traveling independently at short notice.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Understanding of the commercial environment and industrial processes.
Experience in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of small, medium, and large systems and airframe projects for customers from contract signature through project closure.
Develop comprehensive project plans and master schedules, including timelines, milestones, and critical paths.
Manage day-to-day project operations and ensure milestones are met.
Ensure timely delivery of complete and accurate systems and airframe retrofit solutions to customers.
Keep project members and stakeholders informed about project progress.
Assist customers in preparing upgrade-solution embodiment and support the embodiment phase when required.
Support Offer Managers with new offers and generate delta offers.
Continuously assess project risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies when required.
Contribute to upgrade-organization profitability and manage individual project profit and loss, including budget execution and invoicing.
Provide technical support to Sales to help ensure customer acceptance of offers in accordance with AOP targets.
Lead cross-functional project teams comprising engineering, supply chain, and certification functions.
Act as the primary point of contact for customers and internal multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the upgrade operating system and increase the competitiveness of systems and airframe offerings.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan and ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
Paid parental leave program.
Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through Airbus’s global Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses.
Opportunities to participate in accelerated development programmes and national and international mobility.
Flexible working arrangements where possible.