Digital Service & Strategy Architect

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Digital Services & Strategy Architect to lead the digital transformation of our Air Power Services area. This role involves identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing digital use cases, developing strategic roadmaps, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational efficiency in high-security environments. The position focuses on various digital initiatives, including Generative AI (GenAI), Data Analytics, and Maintenance Information Systems, to enhance services for military aircraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client Requirements: Identify, evaluate, and prioritize client (external and internal) requirements to define the functions and architecture of digital products that meet strategic objectives.
  
• Digital Use Cases: Identify, analyze, and prioritize digital use cases across multiple service domains, including engineering support, technical documentation, and maintenance.
  
• Strategic Roadmap: Define and support the development of a strategic TAS roadmap for digital integration in defense-related operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and compliance requirements.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse teams within one of the company's largest departments to promote digital-driven innovation and operational efficiency. Manage and align stakeholders across Programs, COCs, Sales, Portfolio & Governance, and Delivery teams.
  
• Innovation: Drive innovation and operational efficiency in complex, high-security environments through the application of emerging digital technologies.
  
• Product Development: Influence the design and development of digital products to ensure they address technical and service-related challenges, providing robust and integrated digital solutions to our customers.
  
• Technical Solutions: Provide technical solutions for support and service systems, either in whole or in part, working closely with the TASD Architecture Board.
  
• Technology Analysis: Analyze existing and emerging technologies to enhance the support and services business.
  

SKILLS

Education & Core Engineering:

• Required: Degree in Techological Innovation, Engineering Managment or equivalant.
  
• Preferred: Master's degree or specialization in Digital Environment, Data Analytics and Business Managment.
  

Technical Expertise:

• Artificial Intelligence & GenAI: Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI transformation strategies.
  
• Data Analytics & Maintenance Systems: Proven understanding of data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics, and the maintenance information system lifecycle.
  
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and data modeling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Statgraphics or BI tools).
  
• Solid understanding of Agile methologies (Scrum/Kanbar) and project management frameworks.
  
• Digital Technologies: Knowledge of other relevant digital technologies that can enhance defense services.
  

Experience:

• Air Power Services Context: Previous experience within Airbus Defence and Space, focusing on Digital Strategy and AI Transformation.
  
• Digital Transformation: Proven ability to manage digital roadmaps and digital governance.
  
• Technical Application: Strong understanding of digital technologies and their application to service operations.
  
• Business Value: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
  

Soft Skills:

• Analytical & Creative Mindset: A data-driven approach to problem-solving.
  
• Adaptability & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate in dynamic, technology-driven, and high-security environments.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and structural thinking capabilities.
  

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
  
• Attractive salary.
  
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
  
• Collective transport service in some sites.
  
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
  
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
  
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
  
• Special rates in products & benefits.
  

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.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Customer Account and Service Management

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