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An opportunity has arisen for a PMO Manager within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Project Management Office in the Strategic Projects, playing a key role as a co-pilot to the Project Manager, proactively driving various project management processes. This includes disciplines such as: Project Governance and Communication; Integrated Planning; Risk and Opportunity Management; Preparation of Reviews; Internal and External Reporting; Project Management Data. This role reports hierarchically to the Head of PMO for EOS but is functionally embedded within the Space Systems strategic projects, which is a critical initiative for Airbus.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain the Project Management Plan and ensure the program’s adherence to this plan
Manage the Project Management digital ecosystem to operate the program (e.g., Unified Planning, ADProjects, ARM, collaboration tools)
Prepare and facilitate meetings and support preparation of milestones
Support the Project Manager in planning and preparing Maturity Gates
Maintain the program’s action register and drive the timely closure of actions
Coordinate preparation of reports in various formats for both internal and external customers
Ensure consistency among all contractual, financial, and technical requirements and coverage in the Project Management Plan (in close cooperation with the Project Controller, Customer Contract Manager, and Technical Manager)
Maintain the program’s integrated plan in the appropriate toolset (e.g., Unified Planning), embedding inputs from all contributing stakeholders
Identify, track, and communicate the program’s critical path, proposing measures to shorten it
Track program progress and provide visualization and early warning of potential issues to allow for early mitigation, anticipation, and data-driven decisions
Act as the strategic interface between departments and functions, ensuring effective performance management and early warning for potential issues
Maintain the Risk and Opportunity (R&O) Management Plan of the program
Maintain the R&O register, including the facilitation of capture and assessment of risks and opportunities
Drive the definition and follow-up of R&O mitigation actions
Proactively seek out and implement improvements in your way of working, and in the overall execution of the program
Support project’s improvement governance and contribute to the achievement of its improvement objectives
Ensure consistency and integration between risk management, planning, and workload data, providing a unified and accurate view of project status and performance
Establish and maintain data governance processes to guarantee the reliability and coherence of information across different functions and systems
Produce Project History Report (yearly)
Supervise overall Changes, to trigger CCN issues and build the relevant case
Interface with the S&OP process, to ensure consistency between the functions' needs and project budget
Requirements:
Degree-level education in Engineering or Business Administration
Previous experience in leading projects or as a PMO Manager is desired
PMP certification is highly desirable
Experience in managing/working with a project schedule
Experience in managing risks and opportunities, either as a risk manager or a project member
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Ability to work across functions, and to influence and persuade program stakeholders amid conflicting priorities
Experience with typical office applications and generally well-versed in digital tools is desired
Experience in standard scheduling tools (e.g., Unified Planning, MS Project, Primavera) is desired
Experience in using the Airbus tool for risk and opportunity management
Experience working in international teams and environments
Fluency in English is mandatory
What we offer:
Airbus supports you to work, connect, and collaborate more easily and flexibly
Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking