Project Management Officer

• Support the Head of Demonstrator in managing the project’s performance against its Time, Cost and Quality (TCQ) objectives
• Monitor the project’s financial performance, tracking the Forecasted Cost at Completion against the established budget while producing required reports for coordination and alignment with UpNext at central level
• Formalize and track the master schedule against the ambitious timeline, monitoring progress towards key milestones like PDR, CDR, DPPS, EIS and Final Project Review
• Manage the tendering processes, contract negotiations and supply chain logistics for the project
• Help manage the project’s Intellectual Property (IP), ensuring needed IP protection clauses are included in commercial agreements
• Prepare and coordinate all materials for governance meetings, including the regular Stop&Go reviews with the steering committee and project’s sponsors
• Actively manage the project’s risk and opportunity register, ensuring that risks are mitigated, opportunities captured and the corresponding actions are assigned and followed up to completion
• Support the management of key stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication
• Serve as a key interface within the multi-functional project team, helping to define internal processes and establish a collaborative environment
• Ensure project learnings, operational procedures and other relevant key deliverables are properly collected and documented in preparation for knowledge dissemination and the final facility handover to Airbus

• Demonstrated seniority in project management, with strong command of monitoring and controlling project budget and schedule
• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in contract management, tendering processes and supplier relations
• Proven ability to manage project risks and opportunities, coupled with excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills
• An agile and proactive mindset, with the autonomy to take initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, startup-like environment
• Eagerness to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working
• Values of transparency, humility & empathy
• Autonomy, adaptability, availability & accountability
• Team-Player mindset and willingness to have fun
• Strong English communication skills

Project Management Certificate would be a plus

• Pivotal Role in a Strategic Mission
• Build Something that Last
• Develop Critical Competences
• Agile and Empowering Environment
• A Great Team and Culture
• Flexibility & Fun
• Enjoy the ability to craft your calendar with flexible hours and the opportunity to work remotely, alongside regular UpNext community bonding events
• Complimentary freshly ground coffee and beverages