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Airbus • United Kingdom

Senior Project Manager

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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: Site Based Mon-Fri - 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, 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?

An exciting opportunity to join us as a Project Manager within Airbus Cyber Security in Newport, South Wales and involves working within the UK Defence industry. You will report directly to the Programme Manager so will manage a multi-functional team (including Engineering, Procurement, Production and other departments) to develop High Grade Security applications and products.

The primary role of this position is to ensure that the customer requirements flown down via a work order or contract are delivered On Quality, On Time and On Cost.

As such you will be the primary interface to the customer ensuring that deliverables are produced in-line with the project schedule and relevant gate/quality reviews and customer reviews.

You will be fully responsible for all aspects of the equipment/deliverables and ensure the allocated team delivers to customer satisfaction.

Here at our lively site in Newport, you can expect a high focus on quality of life alongside supported career progression in one of the world's leading specialists in end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. On the doorstep of both the bustling capital as well as the lush Welsh countryside, our Cyber homestead 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

  • Plan and oversee all aspects of the project, organising people, tasks and resources to ensure project goals are achieved.
  • Establish project governance, providing key reporting/input into Project and Business Reviews, Governance Gates and other Airbus Defence and Space relevant forums in line with agreed methods and principles.
  • Prepare and maintain project schedules, including dependencies, resource plan and risks.
  • On-board, lead and manage a multi-functional Core Team, ensuring project objectives are fully understood and achieved.
  • Identify key internal and external stakeholders taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests and establish/develop effective relationships.
  • Establish project scope and ensure effective Change Management processes are followed to ensure changes are formally captured, impact assessed and reflected in the revised project baseline.

ABOUT YOU

  • HND/Degree in Business Information Technology or relevant experience
  • PMP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management certification.
  • Should have an in-depth knowledge of managing projects and people both locally and remotely.
  • A proven track record of project delivery in a development and production environment is essential.

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

Please note: The expected start-date for this role is in Q1 or Q2 of next year

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 <JF-PP-PM>

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

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