Head of Automation and Process Technology

Job Description:

• tomation and process experts.
  
• Program Management: Oversee the full automation lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  
• Technology Enablement: Evaluate and implement appropriate automation technologies (RPA, AI/ML, BPM) to support GBS objectives.
  

Requirements

• 5 - 15 years of experience in process automation, RPA development, or a related field.
  
• Proven track record of successfully delivering automation projects.
  
• Proficiency in RPA platform (e.g., UiPath)
  
• Experience with process mining tools (e.g., Celonis, Signavio)
  
• Knowledge of workflow automation/BPM tools (e.g. ServiceNow) is a plus.
  
• Experience with low code / no code
  
• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) are beneficial.
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to delegate, drive performance and inspire team members while creating a positive and productive work environment.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Willingness to learn and grow into a leadership role, developing the skills needed to effectively manage, support and inspire a team
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to deliver multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines.
  
• Positive, collaborative and solution-oriented attitude
  
• Robust analytical and critical thinking capabilities with strong process orientation and effective decision making skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Leadership skills to motivate, coach and develop teams with different backgrounds.
  
• Energetic and assertive, collaborative, resilient and motivated by challenges
  
• English mandatory (fluency in other languages will be a plus, e.g. French, German, Spanish)
  
• Preference for experience in a Consulting firm or GBS context
  
• Knowledgeable in Business Process Reengineering / Lean Methods (e.g. Six Sigma, Agile, Value Stream Mapping, Scrum or another of equal value)
  
• Knowledge of Finance (R2R, P2P and O2C), Procurement and HR Services (H2R, T2R) processes and ability to manage transition projects in these areas.
  

Skills:

• Leadership & decision making - ability to guide and make informed decisions that support team and business objectives
  
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution - Ability to address challenges, seek solutions, mediate conflict and maintain a productive team atmosphere
  
• C ollaboration and relationship building - encouraging teamwork, trust and cross-functional cooperation.
  

Values and Approach to work:

• Accountability and Integrity - setting high ethical standards, leading by example, and ensuring responsibility within the team
  

Benefits - what’s in it for you

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
  
• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
  
• A modern office at Parque das Nacoes, well connected to public transportation.
  
• A motivated and fun team to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
  

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 Portugal SA

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Leadership

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