Project Manager - Fort Erie, Canada - Airbus

Airbus

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Fort Erie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_WE'RE LOOKING FOR A PROJECT MANAGER - GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS _

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POSITION LOCATION:
FORT ERIE _
The Project Manager - Government Programs will have overall accountability of project timeline deliverables and execution.

This role is responsible for providing best-in -class service to establish, implement and monitor all activities as it relates to Government Programs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Management

The Project Manager
Government Programs will work with various stakeholders to bring projects to completion on schedule, on budget and on quality.

In doing so, the Project Manager - Government Programs will ensure that all project team members:

Understand the scope of their commitment
Feel committed to their budget and schedule inputs
Pull on the same string to accomplish project goals
Feel engaged and dedicated
Can voice concerns
Are informed of project status and next steps ahead
Understand schedule (SPI) and budget (CPI) situation
Develop and maintain effective network and working relationship with extended AH team in North America & Europe

Customer Management

Guide customer through the aircraft acquisition and completion process
Focus on customer experience and managetocontract
Make the customer feel welcome. Listen to the customer. Understand the customer. Educate the customer. Inform the customer. Make the customer want to come back to Airbus
Manage difficult and controversial situations with finesse
Ensure customer satisfaction, in good times and in bad times

Schedule

Develop project schedules complete with predecessors, successors, planned and actual start

- and finish dates, critical path analysis

Track project schedules on a weekly basis and update with actual start/finish dates
Make schedule adjustments based on changing project requirements
Keep project team, customer and leadership informed on changing project milestones
Track Schedule Performance Indicator (SPI)

Budget

Develop project budgets with inputs from functional departments
Verify inputs from functional departments
Check overall validity of budget inputs
Adjust budget based on change orders
Track Cost Performance Indicator (CPI)

Contract Management

Support sales and offers teams with technical advice, e.g. configuration, compatibility etc.
Full ownership of contract from early in the process all the way through completion
Realtime and accurate tracking of contractual changes, i.e. change order management reflected in schedule and budget adjustments
Interpretation of contractual requirements, and, as needed, feedback solicitation with internal counsel

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

University degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or Operations Management
PMP certification considered an asset

Experience:

7 years' experience in business development / sales and or working in or with the department of Department of National Defence
7 years' experience in or with the Canadian military
Experience in working in a project management role
Experience in and knowledge of the Canadian military procurement process considered an asset
Experience in and knowledge of the Canadian military airworthiness processes considered an asset
Previous aerospace experience considered an asset
Experience responding to RFPs considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Thorough understanding of Aircraft completion process and well established network within the Aerospace community
Strong attention to detail
Strong leadership skills & ability to coach/mentor/inspire staff
Ability to meet goals and targets independently and without daytoday active management
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to set priorities and undertake initiative to time sensitive demands & deadlines
Customer focused & Business oriented mindset and approach
Effective collaboration agility
Advanced computer skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints
Results driven individual who fosters teamwork
Bilingualism (French-English) an asset
Advanced computer skills
Knowledge of SAP considered an asset
Knowledge of MS Project considered an asset

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 Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent
Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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.