Civil Programs Project Manager

Airbus Helicopters

Columbus, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Actuals, Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Assembly Line, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Order Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Crisis Management, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Emergency Care, Engineering Drawing, Fax Machines, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Financial Regulations, Furniture, Google Search Engine, Health Plan, Hydraulic Engineering, Insurance, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Assembly, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Operational Communications, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Performance Analysis, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Development, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Safety Alerts, Sales, Sales Proposals, Schedule Development, Teleconferencing, Time Management, Time Tracking, United States Army, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, eLearning
LOCATION
Columbus, MS
POSTED
1 day ago

CompanyAirbus Helicopters, Inc.Contact StatementAirbus 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 USCareers@airbus.comJob DescriptionAirbus Helicopters is looking for a Project Manager - Civil Programs to join our Civil Programs Team based in Columbus, MS.The Airbus Helicopters Civil Programs Department is responsible for acquisition, completion, maintenance, repair and delivery of aircraft to its North American and global customers. Our goal is to create and sustain a reliable customer buying experience in order to drive customer loyalty. The Project Manager is encouraged to make outstanding efforts to establish, implement and supervise activities associated with aircraft completion, maintenance and repair in accordance with Airbus Helicopters Civil Program Management Procedure. The Project Manager will coordinate all involved departments; establish, supervise and revise schedules and budgets; track and lead changes; support the writing of contracts and manage their execution; assess and handle risks.Your Working EnvironmentOn the eastern border of Mississippi you'll find Columbus, home to our Helicopter manufacturing and assembly lines and Center of Excellence for the entire North America region. It's here that we produce the UH-72A Lakota Helicopters for the U.S. Army in addition to the H-125 aircraft for civil and commercial customers.How We Care for YouFinancial 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 10,000+ 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 ChallengesTeam Member Management (35%)Partner with various team members to bring project to completion on schedule, on budget and on quality. In doing so, ensuring that all project team members:Understand the scope of their commitmentFeel committed to their budget and schedule inputsFeel engaged and dedicatedCan voice concernsAre informed of project status and next steps aheadUnderstand schedule (SPI) and budget (CPI) situationCustomer Management (20%)Guide customer through the aircraft acquisition and completion processFocus on customer experience and manage-to-contractMake the customer feel welcome. Listen and understand the customer. Educate and advise the customer. Make the customer want to come back to Airbus.Lead difficult and sensitive situations with finesse.Ensure customer satisfaction, in good times and in bad times.Schedule (15%)Develop project timelines in MS Project complete with predecessors, successors, planned and actual start- and finish dates, critical path analysisTrack project timelines on a weekly basis and update with actual start/finish datesMake schedule adjustments based on changing project requirementsKeep project team, customer and leadership advised on changing project achievementsTrack Schedule Performance Indicator (SPI)Budget (15%)Develop project budgets with inputs from functional departments in MS Excel and MS Access DatabaseVerify inputs from functional departments using actuals from previous similar projectsCheck overall validity of budget inputsAdjust budget based on change orders (see contract management)Track Cost Performance Indicator (CPI)Contract Management (15%)Early involvement in the offer/proposal/sales phaseSupport sales and offers teams with technical advice, e.g. configuration, compatibility etc.Full ownership of contract from early in the process all the way through completionReal-time and accurate tracking of contractual changes, i.e. change order management reflected in schedule and budget adjustmentsInterpretation of contractual requirements, and, as needed, feedback solicitation with internal counselYour Boarding Pass: RequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering or Program Management field, or equivalent experience.3 years of experience in aerospace project management including aircraft completions, maintenance and repair, or equivalent.Knowledgeable in FAA regulations.Financial experience for budgeting purposes.Technical experience to comprehend technical data packages.10-20% Domestic and International Travel involvedMust be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)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.Ability to break difficult issues down into manageable work packages.Strong crisis management skills; and even stronger planning skills to prevent crises.Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in EnglishProper use of grammar and spelling throughout.Strong skills in: MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS OutlookStrong Google search skillsBasic MS Access skillsPreferredMaster's degreeProject/Program Management CertificationTravel Required20%-30% Domestic and InternationalPhysical RequirementsOnsite or remote: Onsite 90%Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. DailyHearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. DailySpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. DailyEquipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. DailyCarrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. WeeklyLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. WeeklyPushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. WeeklySitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. DailySquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. WeeklyStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. DailyTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 10-20%Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. DailyPersonal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer siteAdministrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.Eligibility NoteCandidates for this position must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)Additional InformationA full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.Job Posting End Date: 06.27.2026EEO StatementAirbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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