Aerostructures IT Project Manager
Airbus
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lisbon • Portugal
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About the role
- As an IT Project Manager, you will be fully accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects for Airbus Aerostructures.
- You will lead and manage projects, ensuring they meet their time, cost, and quality objectives.
- Your projects will range from the introduction and deployment of new software applications, bespoke developments, and IT infrastructure rollouts (e.g., providing LAN/WIFI for new facilities) to major upgrades of backbone systems like SAP and PLM.
- Lead the project from the initial concept and business case through to final deployment and handover.
- Act as the single point of accountability for the project's success, managing all internal and external resources and project interfaces.
- Define, establish, and manage the complete project plan (WBS, schedule, resources) and project governance.
- Drive a culture of quality-driven delivery and ensure the project is executed in full compliance with all internal IT quality management standards and processes.
- Act as the primary liaison and partner for all project stakeholders, including business customers, IT teams, and senior management.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage all project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities.
- Take full responsibility for defining, forecasting, and controlling the project budget.
- Lead and plan the project's transition into live operation.
- Manage all project controlling and reporting, providing clear, concise, and accurate status updates on quality, costs, and deadlines to governance bodies and senior management.
Requirements
- A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of proven professional experience in leading and managing complex IT projects, covering the full lifecycle from initiation to closure.
- Strong, practical knowledge of traditional project management methodologies; PMI (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification is a strong asset.
- Demonstrable experience in applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Scaled Agile/SAFe); certifications (e.g., Scrum Master) are highly desirable.
- Solid knowledge of IT service management frameworks; ITIL certification is a significant plus.
- Broad knowledge of enterprise IT landscapes, including applications (e.g., SAP, PLM), software development lifecycles, and/or IT infrastructure (e.g., networks, servers).
- Expert proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence) and standard office suites.
- Excellent leadership, high resilience, and assertiveness.
- You are a strong negotiator and communicator with proven experience in managing senior stakeholders, complex dependencies, and project teams.
- Business & technical fluent English is mandatory; German is desirable.
Benefits
- Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
- A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
- A modern office, well connected to public transportation.
- A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
- An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
- Be part of our Project Management pool: Join our network of PM professionals who are deeply invested in providing great services, upskilling and sharing their knowledge.
- You will have the opportunity to learn and to participate in projects that are defining the future of aerospace.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementAgile methodologiestraditional project management methodologiesIT service management frameworkssoftware development lifecyclesIT infrastructurebudget managementrisk managementstakeholder managementquality management
Soft Skills
leadershipnegotiationcommunicationresilienceassertiveness
Certifications
PMPPRINCE2Scrum MasterITIL