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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

PPMO Manager Combat Air Systems (Temp Agency)

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

In order to support Cross-Programme, Airbus is looking for a

PMO Manager Combat Air Systems (d/m/f)

The successful applicant joins the PMO Combat Air Systems (TAXC). As the Project Management Office business partner to the Combat Air Systems programme , TAXC supports programme and project management through the definition and application of related management processes, methods, tools applying AIRBUS standards. We boost programme management by providing advice, guidance and support to programme and Project Managers.
We build the bridge between operational programmes and the Divisional and Military Air Systems transversal PM functions.

TAXC is an integral part of both programme organisations, co-located with the respective programme teams. We are a diverse team working in an international environment.

Your location
Located a short drive south of Madrid, Getafe is an up-and-coming
town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can
enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of nearby cities are still within easy reach.

Your benefits

  • Attractive salary including holiday pay, Christmas bonus and profit sharing
  • 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects
  • Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, public transport subsidy, discounts at local businesses
  • On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen, kindergarten


At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Tasks and Accountabilities:

Boost management of Combat Air Systems Programmes/Projects such as Eurofighter Export. Accountable for integrated planning management and PMO support to Programme/ Project Managers throughout all phases of the lifecycle. Accountable to integrate and provide quantitative and qualitative data to support discussions and decision making at Programme Management and customer level. Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management. Your main tasks will include:

  • Integration and analysis of scope/requirements, time, cost resources.
  • Lead setup and management of programme / project planning and scheduling including breakdown structures.
  • Lead incorporation of project schedules into the integrated programme baseline
  • Perform critical path analysis and simulations, track progress vs. plan
  • Risk and opportunity management, schedule risk analysis
  • Programme / Project Performance monitoring (e.g. milestones tracking), control and reporting
  • Maturity gate management and Lessons Learnt capture.
  • Contractual data configuration control / change management


Required competences:

  • University degree (bachelor's or master's) in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent
  • PM certification would be a plus
  • Strong background in planning complex programmes and integrating schedules on different levels
  • Profound experience in planning complex programmes and in creating WBS
  • Deep knowledge of PM tools such as Unified Planning, MS Project
  • Good knowledge of Maturity Gate process and PM processes, methods, tools
  • Experience in international platform business
  • Excellent personal interaction and stakeholder management skills and ability to drive change
  • Experience in Risk & Opportunity management would be a plus
  • Knowledge on configuration management would be a plus
  • German and English negotiation level (other languages would be a plus)


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.

This job might require a Spanish security clearance.

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:
Agency / Temporary
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Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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 .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Annual bonus
Enhanced maternity leave
Open to compressed hours
Accrued annual leave
Sabbaticals
Enhanced sick pay
Adoption leave
Health insurance
Enhanced paternity leave
Family health insurance
Complimentary Medical Services
Referral bonus
Bike parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Teambuilding days
In house training
Employee discounts

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Company employees:

150,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

70:30

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