Civil Programs Project Manager

Airbus

. Coordinate all departments involved in aircraft completion, maintenance, and repair projects .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget development, schedule tracking, and risk assessment within technical environments. Proficient in utilizing MS Project and Excel for project planning and execution while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

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Project ManagementBudget DevelopmentSchedule TrackingRisk AssessmentTechnical Data Comprehension

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudgetingSchedule TrackingRisk AssessmentTechnical Data Comprehension

Soft Skills

Crisis ManagementPlanningCustomer Experience Management

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS WordMS OutlookMS AccessG-Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Program ManagementUS Person under ITAR

Industry Keywords

Aircraft CompletionMaintenanceRepair ProjectsContract ManagementProduction EnvironmentTechnical Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate all departments involved in aircraft completion, maintenance, and repair projects
Establish, supervise, and revise project schedules and budgets
Track and lead project changes
Support contract writing and manage contract execution
Assess and handle project risks
Partner with team members to complete projects on schedule, on budget, and on quality
Guide customers through aircraft acquisition and completion
Manage customer experience and contractual commitments
Develop and track project timelines in MS Project, including critical path analysis
Update schedules weekly with actual start and finish dates and adjust them for changing requirements
Advise project teams, customers, and leadership on project achievements and changes
Develop and validate project budgets in MS Excel and MS Access
Track Schedule Performance Indicator (SPI) and Cost Performance Indicator (CPI)
Support sales and proposal teams with technical advice
Own contracts from proposal through project completion
Track contractual changes and reflect change orders in schedules and budgets
Interpret contractual requirements and solicit feedback from internal counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Program Management field, or equivalent experience (4 years)
Three (3) years of experience in project management within a production or technical environment
Financial experience for budgeting purposes
Technical experience to comprehend technical data packages
10-20% Domestic and International Travel involved
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Ability to break difficult issues down into manageable work packages
Strong crisis management skills and planning skills
Solid command of the English language
Strong skills in MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Access
G-Suite
Able to travel independently and at short notice
Ability to perform required physical activities, including carrying and lifting up to 30 lbs/14 kgs
Required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and/or protective gloves as required
Steel-toed shoes required for shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid time off including personal time and holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including traditional and high-deductible health plans
Prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Other supplemental benefit coverages