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Project Manager - Communication / Electronic Products

Employer
Airbus
Location
Stevenage
Salary
45000.0 - 55000.0 GBP per year
Closing date
2 Jul 2019

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Clearance Level
DBS
Sector
Defence, Engineering
Job Type
Permanent
Airbus Group

Are you interested in working in a detailed, high quality, advanced space products, high reliability/quality industry? Love working with Electronics projects, sharing knowledge and working with peers / experts within their field? Do you enjoy predicting the future wants and needs of the market and turning those dreams into reality by bringing a new electronics product to life?

Then we???d like to speak to you!

Due to new projects and organic growth, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our team. You will be joining a core team (8) that is part of wider, transnational teams (20-50), focusing on 1-2 large projects at any one time. The projects you will be managing have a timeframe of 2-5 years and a ??0.5-20 mill+ value.

We are looking for someone who comes from a Product drive background within an electronics field such as: Medical, Aircraft, Automotive, Space and similar electronics industries. As a Project Manager, you will have experience in leading teams of technology experts and guiding them to successful outcomes.

You main responsibilities will be learning from others, knowledge sharing, managing projects (end-to-end) and developing new technology to a range of clients.

The role comes with regular UK and occasional international travel. ??? Manage a multi-functional team (including Engineering, Procurement, Test Systems, Production and PA functions)

??? Ensure contracts are delivered On Quality, On Time and On Cost.

??? Develop and produce electronic equipment for satellite applications.

??? Ensure the customer requirements are established and maintained through change control.

??? Keep in contact with the customer, manage their expectations, spot red flags and risks and generally be responsible for all aspects of the equipment/deliverables resulting in customer satisfaction

??? Support bidding activities

??? Ensure proposals are produced on time and effectively

??? Provide inputs to the Monthly Review, Business Reviews and other Airbus Defence and Space relevant reviews and in line with the agreed methods and principles.

??? Ensure programmes effectively focus on mitigation of risk to result in successful completion.

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.

??? Track record in caring about what the customer wants and ensuring these needs are met ??? utilising communication, knowledge sharing, organisation skills and putting people in contact.

??? In depth experience of leading electronic engineering developments (electrical, mechanical and FPGA/ASIC design) from concept through to production and delivery

??? In-depth experience of managing projects and people both locally and remotely.

??? A proven track record of project delivery in a development and production environment

??? Be able to communicate in a relevant manner with all parties, this will include engineering group staff and internal and external customers, as well as other supporting functions, such as Design, Production, Quality, Test, etc.

??? Engage in detailed discussion and negotiation with external suppliers.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can???t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you

The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role.

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.

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