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Airbus • Newport, United Kingdom

Senior Business Project Manager

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Hybrid, Newport, South Wales (relocation packages offered)

TYPE: Full time / Part time / STEM returner

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)


Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

This role is for the UK Defence Digital BU, which is part of a world-leading international Combat Cloud and Connectivity team. We are looking for a candidate with a project management background who is keen to join and support the growth of UK capability linked to the Defence Digital UK strategy. We need someone to help build collaborative relationships with internal teams, customers and other industry partners, as well as provide programme support to bids and proposals. As this is a senior position, we would like the candidate to be willing to support and mentor junior members of the team.

Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our campus has something for everyone. Become a local (if you're not one already) with our robust relocation package for renters and buyers.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Provide programme support to strategic campaigns and customer challenges, helping to shape our offer
  • Provide project management support to existing and future contracts
  • Maintain resource forecasts in line with demand signals
  • Report programme progress across the business
  • Develop and maintain communication plans across the wider team to ensure alignment on programme goals
  • Provide impact analysis to support decision making at programme meetings


ABOUT YOU

  • Project management qualifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, etc.) or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
  • Good leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment


Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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 Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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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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150,000

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