AGGP2027 - Graduate Project Management Coordinator

About the role

Every year Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future. When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops. Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business—its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus. Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

Responsibilities

You will be on a development journey to guide your growth into the role of Project Coordinator – Post Merger Integration (PMI) and can expect to be involved in the following:

• PMI HRBP/HR Digital projects: data and document migration and HRIS system integration projects, reviewing, cleaning and auditing employee data, as well as ensuring HR data compliance with state laws and regulations; may also include support with integrating newly acquired entities onboarding projects, performance management cycles and talent programs
• Finance projects: support quarterly reporting, budgeting for various functions and OpEx (Operating Expenditure)
• PMI leadership projects – supporting governance, tracking and completion rates for PMI projects; can include completing briefing slide decks for the leadership team and supporting data reports (e.g., headcount reporting across the 3 entities)
• IT/Operations/Facilities Projects – support the system integration and change management efforts of the future ERP system changes, coordinate with all departments that are impacted by the ERP system changes, support facilities team with checking IT requirements related to facilities
• Learning various tools including: SAP, Gsuite and Skywise (internal analytics tool)
• Acquiring skills in the following fields: project management, data analysis, communications with stakeholders, teamwork, market intelligence and leadership
• Hands on experience leading/supporting projects in an aviation parts distribution warehouse, repair center, and used aircraft material environment

Your development journey will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position. At the end of the two-year development programme, you will have developed into one of the following positions: Process and Performance Specialist/Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Project Management role or other similar role.

Requirements

• A degree level or equivalent within Bachelors degree in Finance, Management, Information Technology/Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain or International Business
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Finance, Management, Information Technology/Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain or International Business
• Based in Herndon, VA and able to travel for some long-term assignments to our other US-based locations
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self-aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development
• Ability to work in the US without current or future need of visa sponsorship

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 100%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents and reports (required daily)
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms (required daily)
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications (required daily)
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment (required daily)
• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10 lbs (daily)
• Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10 lbs (daily)
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools (rarely required)
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer (required daily)
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving (required infrequently)
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor (required daily)
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice (approximately 5%–10%)
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces (required daily)

Personal Protective Equipment required: steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.