PPM Systems & Data Analyst [Engineering Data Management Specialist]

Job Description:

PPM Systems & Data Analyst [Engineering Data Management Specialist]

Airbus Defence and Space is one of the three Divisions of the Airbus Group and Europe’s Number 1 defence and space company. It is the world’s second largest space company and one of the top 10 defence companies globally. Airbus Defence and Space develops and engineers cutting-edge and peerlessly reliable products in the field of defence and space. Its defence and space technologies enable governments and institutions to protect natural resources, societies and individual freedom.

www.airbusdefenceandspace.com

Interest group:

Engineering Data Management Specialist

Contract type/working time:

Permanent/Fulltime

Work experience:

3-5 years in Data analytics

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Engineering Data Management Specialist to become part of the Airbus Defence and Space Romania, Bucharest team - for the role of Project Portfolio Management Systems & Data Analyst role.

Areas of impact: Portfolio management, scheduling, engineering KPI reporting, interactive dashboards, delivery management, requirements database administration, technical documentation processes.

Responsibilities:

System Administration & User Support

• Assist the Lead Administrator in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting our Planisware Unified Planning platform.
• Serve as a point of contact for end-users, addressing their needs, and system navigation questions.
• Maintain data integrity across Portfolios schedules, resource allocations, and cost baselines.
• Help conduct user training and update documentation/SOPs as new features are deployed.

Data Visualization & Reporting

• Design, build, and maintain interactive performance dashboards in Google Data Studio.
• Extract and clean data from Planisware and secondary databases to generate automated periodic reports (weekly status, resource utilization, portfolio health).
• Build advanced Excel / Google Sheets models, utilizing pivot tables, formulas, and VBA/Google Apps Script macros to streamline manual reporting tasks.
• Translate complex project management data into clear visual formats for PMO leadership and executive stakeholders.
• We currently switch our monthly reporting from Google Data studio to SAP Analytics Cloud. For adhoc visualisation we’ll continue using Google.

Requirements:

Skills

• Proficiency in Google Data Studio (or similar BI tools like Power BI / Tableau)
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Array Formulas)
• Hands-on experience writing Macros (VBA or Google Apps Script) to automate repetitive data workflows.
• Domain Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Project Management fundamentals (WBS, Gantt charts, milestones, resource planning, Agile/Waterfall concepts).
• Experience with Planisware Enterprise or Planisware Orchestra (or similar PPM tools like Clarity, MS Project Online, Smartsheet).
• Experience working within or alongside a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Experience with SAP Analytic Cloud is a plus
• Proactive attitude to anticipate risks and raise concerns in advance
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Fluency in English is mandatory

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills - ability to explain technical reporting details to non-technical users.
• High adaptability and eagerness to learn proprietary PPM administrative functions.
• Strong customer orientation
• Result oriented and organized
• Flexibility and adaptation to change
• Able to deal with ambiguity
• Able to work in a multicultural environment / as part of a team

What do we offer you?

• A great place to develop your career
• Exciting and meaningful projects
• Continuous education and training
• A motivating salary and a comprehensive package of benefits
• Performance related bonus

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 Romania SRL

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sub-system development

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