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If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at \nNotice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)\n Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)\nJob Description:\nJob Summary:\nThe Upgrade Project Manager (UPM) role is a critical position within the Airbus Upgrades Business line. The job holder is responsible for planning, leading and executing all activities associated with the delivery of commercial aircraft avionics and airframe modifications of Airbus aircraft in service.\nThe UPM works closely with Airline Customers, maintenance facilities (MRO’s) and internal Airbus engineering and supply chain experts to deliver an end to end solution for the Airline.\nMeet the team:\nOur Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.\nYour working environment:\nThe Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe.\nHow we care for you:\nFinancial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)\nWork/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.\nHealth & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.\nIndividual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.\nYour challenges:\nManage a portfolio of small/medium/large systems & airframe projects in front of Customers from contract signature until project closure. \nDevelop comprehensive project plans and master schedules, including timelines, milestones, and critical paths.\nManage day-to-day operational aspects of the project, ensuring milestones are met.\nAccountable for the timely delivery of a complete, accurate systems / airframe retrofit solution to the Customer. \nGive visibility to all project members/stakeholders according to the project progress.\nWhen required, assist the Customer preparing the upgrade solution embodiment and support the embodiment phase.\nProvide support to Offer Managers for new offers and generate delta offers.\nConduct continuous risk / opportunity assessments, developing mitigation strategies when required.\nContribute to the Airbus upgrade organization profitability and manage the P&L for the individual projects, including execution within the predefined budget and invoicing.\nProvide technical support to sales to ensure offers Customer acceptance in accordance with AOP targets.\nLead projects cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, supply chain, certification.\nAct as the primary point of contact for the Customers and internal MFT.\nContribute to continuous improvement of the upgrade operating system and the increase of the competitiveness of the systems / airframe offering. \n\nYour boarding pass:\nBachelor’s Degree: Engineering (Mechanical /Aeronautic/Civil /Electrical Engineering) or Business. \nMinimum 13 years of experience within the aviation industry.\nUS Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license), Authorized to work in the US, Able to work in US without current or future need for visa sponsorship)\nAirbus aircraft general knowledge.\nExperience in avionics / airframe modifications and upgrade processes.\nDemonstrated business and technical acumen and the leadership skills to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.\nExperience in Customer support.\nAutonomously takes initiative with proven high motivation and flexibility to work in a highly demanding environment.\nStrong interpersonal skills, ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative team environment with a diverse international workforce.\nAbility to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally.\nDemonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and status of work\nExcellent communication, coordination, and organization skills.\nAble to effectively prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization.\nPreferred\nPMP certification.\nUnderstanding of commercial environment and industrial processes\nExperience in continuous improvement\nTravel Required: Up to 10 % (Domestic and International)\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nOnsite 80% Remote 20%\nVision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily\nHearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily\nSpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily\nEquipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily\nCarrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily\nLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily\nPushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily\nSitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily\nSquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily\nStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily\nTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely\nWalking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Americas Customer Services, Inc.Employment Type:\nPermanentExperience Level:\nProfessionalRemote Type:\nOn-siteJob Family:\nProgramme & Project Management ------\n------\nAirbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.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.\nAirbus 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.\nAirbus 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. 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