Senior STC Project Manager

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About the role

The Senior STC Project Manager role is a critical position within the Airbus Upgrades Business line. The job holder is responsible for planning, leading, and executing all activities associated with the delivery of commercial aircraft cabin modifications of Airbus aircraft in service. The Senior STC Project Manager works closely with airline customers, maintenance facilities (MROs), and internal Airbus STC solutions engineering and supply chain experts to deliver an end-to-end solution for the airline.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of small/medium/large cabin STC projects in front of customers from contract signature until project closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and master schedules, including timelines, milestones, and critical paths.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project, ensuring milestones are met.
• Accountable for the timely delivery of a complete, accurate cabin solution to the customer.
• Give visibility to all project members/stakeholders according to the project progress.
• When required, assist the customer preparing the upgrade solution embodiment and support the embodiment phase.
• Provide support to offer managers for new offers and generate delta offers.
• Conduct continuous risk/opportunity assessments, developing mitigation strategies when required.
• Contribute to the Airbus upgrade organization profitability and manage the P&L for the individual projects, including execution within the predefined budget and invoicing.
• Provide technical support to sales to ensure offers customer acceptance in accordance with AOP targets.
• Lead projects cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, supply chain, and certification.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the customers and internal MFT.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the upgrade operating system and the increase of the competitiveness of the cabin offering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, aeronautical, civil, electrical) or a business-related field.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience within the aviation industry.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Airbus aircraft general knowledge.
• Experience in cabin modifications and upgrade processes.
• Demonstrated business and technical acumen and the leadership skills to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in customer support.
• Autonomously takes initiative with proven high motivation and flexibility to work in a highly demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead and work with multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative team environment with a diverse international workforce.
• Ability to build and maintain an internal network with colleagues globally.
• Understanding of commercial environment and industrial processes.
• Experience in continuous improvement.
• Presentation excellence: demonstrated ability to condense highly complex, technical aircraft data into clear, detailed presentations tailored for both engineering teams and external customer executives.
• Strong active listening and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of guiding diverse, international workforces toward a common goal.
• Highly motivated self-starter who naturally takes initiative and maintains flexibility in a high-demand, high-urgency operational environment.
• Google Suites.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a strong asset.

Skills

• Involved, negotiation-type communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit-sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, career path, as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect, and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Schedule

• Onsite: 80%
• Remote: 20%

Physical Requirements

• Vision: Able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• 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.
• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate personal computer, telephone, copiers, fax machine, and related office equipment, and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors; able to operate some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
• Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs daily.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools at least once a month.
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving daily.
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily.
• Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces rarely.

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.