Upgrade Services Project Manager (Cabin)

Airbus•Mobile, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Upgrade Services Project Manager (Cabin) plans, leads, and executes activities to deliver commercial aircraft cabin modifications for Airbus aircraft in service. The role works closely with airline customers, maintenance facilities (MROs), and Airbus engineering and supply chain experts to deliver end-to-end upgrade solutions. The Project Manager manages cabin projects from contract signature through closure, overseeing plans, schedules, operational progress, delivery, risks, budgets, invoicing, and customer communications. The role leads cross-functional teams and supports offer development, technical sales, customer preparation, and cabin retrofit embodiment. It also contributes to continuous improvement and the competitiveness of Airbus’s cabin upgrade offering. The position is based at Airbus’s Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama. The posting describes the work arrangement as on-site and specifies an 80% onsite / 20% remote physical requirement. Travel is required up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aeronautic, Civil, or Electrical Engineering) or Business.
At least 9 years of experience within the aviation industry.
Must meet the posting’s US Person under ITAR definition and be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
General knowledge of Airbus aircraft.
Experience with cabin 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, with high motivation and flexibility to work in a highly demanding environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and work collaboratively 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 about issues, solutions, ideas, and work status.
Excellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.
Ability to prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization.
Ability to travel independently and at short notice.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including carrying and lifting items up to 30 pounds, standing, walking through office and production areas, and operating office equipment and some production tools.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of small, medium, and large cabin 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 a complete and accurate cabin retrofit solution to the customer.
Provide project-progress visibility to project members and stakeholders.
Assist customers, when required, in preparing the upgrade solution embodiment and support the embodiment phase.
Support Offer Managers on new offers and generate delta offers.
Continuously assess risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies when needed.
Contribute to the upgrade organization’s profitability and manage project P&L, including adherence to predefined budgets and invoicing.
Provide technical support to Sales to help ensure customer acceptance of offers in accordance with AOP targets.
Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of engineering, supply chain, and certification members.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and the internal MFT.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the upgrade operating system and to improving the competitiveness of the cabin offering.
Maintain awareness of potential compliance risks and act with integrity.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan.
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 the global Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path development, accelerated development programmes, and national and international mobility opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements where possible.