Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

Join Our PMO Team as a Project Manager in Helsinki!

If you're seeking a role where your expertise serves a greater purpose, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

As our Project Manager, you will be at the forefront delivering solutions to connecting those who protect. Working in international projects, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and integrate innovative technological solutions to customers' specific needs.

Does this align with your aspirations?

Let’s take a closer look at your role

As a valued member of our team specialising in the Public Safety sector , your primary objective revolves around leading R&D project deliveries of mission-critical communications for international customers. You will lead the delivery of our virtualised communication core, providing a secure and reliable platform that connects today’s radio networks with the high-speed broadband and hybrid LTE solutions of the future.

Your specific tasks include:

• R&D Development Management: Driving the full lifecycle of R&D projects from initial setup to execution and closure - ensuring alignment with performance and business requirements
  

• Project Lifecycle Management: Driving the planning, execution, and monitoring of complex technological projects to ensure they are delivered on time, on scope, and on budget while meeting high security and reliability standards
  

• Stakeholder & Team Orchestration: Collaborating closely with cross-functional, multicultural teams to align product roadmap objectives with technical designs that directly address customer requirements
  

• Risk Mitigation & Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain delivery excellence, while identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes
  

Why choose us?

We're in the business of tackling cool projects with top-notch tech. Which means:

Purpose: With us you make a difference every day, contributing to projects that directly impact public safety and security.

Multicultural Environment: Joining a vibrant team where collaboration knows no borders, provides you an enriching opportunity to expand your horizons and work on diverse projects across various countries and cultures.

Company Culture: You become part of a flexible and collaborative culture that fosters diversity. Together, we're on a transformative journey, embracing new ways of working through open communication and cooperation, nurturing meaningful change.

Skillset Development: With ongoing projects and new tenders constantly on the horizon, there's ample room for growth and a chance to expand your expertise in diverse domains.

Career Opportunities: Whether your aspirations lie in leadership roles, specialized domains, or international ventures, we're committed to supporting your journey every step of the way.

Hybrid Working: We believe in flexibility that supports the well-being of our employees and at the same time value the face to face encounters at the office. According to our hybrid working model, you can work up to 2 days per week remotely.

The Team

The PMO Helsinki team consists of highly competent and experienced project managers all committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions. Our team is at the core of driving R&D development.

We also work closely with our internal teams and external partners to stay ahead of the curve and deliver the best possible results for our customers.

With colleagues in multiple countries, our team culture embraces diversity, ensuring wealth of ideas and perspectives, and you’ll always have the support you need to thrive.

Let’s talk about you - who is set to thrive in this position?

In this role, we are looking for a seasoned Project Manager who excels at driving R&D development within high-pressure, mission-critical environments with tight delivery deadlines, while embracing excellence in cooperation.

Experience: You have 10+ years of experience in Project Leadership. You have a proven track record of driving the execution phase of complex R&D projects, combined with a commitment to accurate and professional project planning and solid financial oversight.

Tools & AI: You possess professional experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and the ability to leverage Generative AI for analyzing datasets to optimise project insights.

Mindset: This role demands adaptability to a multicultural setting and the ability to make independent, informed decisions.

Agile Mindset in R&D: While we maintain clear milestones, our team utilises an agile approach to R&D. You will drive iterative development cycles.

Leadership: You have the required skill and vision to guide the development team on the parth towards becoming a high-performing team.

Let us hear from you!

You can apply for this position until 29th of March 2026. Please apply by submitting your CV, cover letter and salary request.

If you have any questions regarding this position or working with us, your future supervisor Head of PMO Helsinki, Mika Vinter will be happy to provide further information. You can reach him by phone + 358 40 344 6792 during 18th of March between 09:00 - 11:00 EET.

This position requires standard Finnish security clearance, see https://supo.fi/en/security-clearances .

Airbus' team plays a vital role in supporting those who secure, preserve, prevent, and defend. With a profound expertise in crafting mission-critical solutions, we're not just changing the game in aerospace, we are creating a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

We offer advanced communication and collaboration solutions, compliant with the highest standards of security and reliability, both for mission and business critical users. And we need new minds to join our journey to break the borders of the ordinary.

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 Oy

Contract Type:
Permanent
-----

Experience Level:
Professional

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.