Engineering Project Manager - Software

About the role

Airbus is seeking a technical Engineering Project Manager‑Software to lead planning, resource allocation, and execution for its software organization. The position is anchored in Bingen, WA, with teams spanning multiple continents. The role bridges day‑to‑day engineering workflows in GitLab with corporate‑level roadmaps in Smartsheet and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Software Project Planning & Delivery Management (40%)
  • Own planning, execution, tracking, and delivery across all active software projects.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans in Smartsheet, ensuring visibility of scope, milestones, dependencies, and timelines.
  • Track engineering activities in GitLab and translate status into JIRA for corporate visibility.
  • Facilitate development ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, milestone reviews) while aligning with the GitLab workflow.
  • Monitor performance against commitments and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Resource Allocation, Prioritization & Work Intake (35%)
  • Manage software engineering resource allocation across projects based on skills, priorities, and workload.
  • Establish and maintain a clear work‑intake and prioritization process.
  • Communicate capacity limitations, priorities, and trade‑offs to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Support forward‑looking capacity planning by identifying upcoming resource gaps and staffing needs.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination, Risk & Stakeholder Communication (25%)
  • Coordinate activities across geographically distributed teams and time zones.
  • Identify and surface project risks, technical blockers, dependencies, and resource conflicts early.
  • Maintain clear communication with Software Engineering leadership, Program Management, Systems Engineering, and other stakeholders.
  • Establish escalation paths for unresolved issues and document project decisions and changes.
  • Provide concise project‑level reporting highlighting progress, milestones, risks, and recovery actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems).
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in project or program management, with significant experience managing software development projects.
• Proven ability to manage resource allocation and prioritization across multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with structured planning and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, or equivalent.
• Strong background partnering with software engineering teams and translating technical progress, risks, and schedule impacts for leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Background as a software engineer or technical contributor before moving into project/program management.
• Experience with GitLab (issues, boards, milestones) as a day‑to‑day tracking tool.
• Experience managing or coordinating distributed/global teams across significant time‑zone differences.
• Experience bridging team‑level tooling (e.g., GitLab) with corporate‑level tooling (e.g., JIRA).
• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or other hardware‑adjacent software environments.
• Familiarity with DO‑178C or similar safety‑critical software standards.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe, or similar Agile/Scrum certification.

Physical Requirements

• Vision: ability to read computer screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: ability to participate in conversations in person, via teleconference, and hear safety warnings.
• Speaking: ability to communicate effectively in meetings and conversations.
• Equipment operation: ability to use standard office equipment and electronic identification cards.
• Carrying/Lifting: up to 30 lb (14 kg) of documents, tools, or equipment.
• Pushing/Pulling: ability to move small office furniture or equipment occasionally.
• Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling: ability to perform these activities daily or occasionally as described.
• Personal Protective Equipment: safety shoes required for shop‑floor visits; hearing/eye protection may be required as needed.

Travel

Minimal – approximately 5 % domestic and international travel.

Citizenship

Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. citizen, green‑card holder, or covered under an existing ITAR license).

Location

80 % onsite in Bingen, WA (remote work permitted for the remaining time).

Pay

Salary range: $97,000 – $155,000 per year. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Basic & voluntary life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and generous parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Incentive compensation, including profit‑sharing schemes and eligibility for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).