Responsable des têtes de versions avion / Version Manager (CPD VM)

Airbus

Mirabel

Hybrid

CAD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid work

Cafeterias

Holiday policy

Employee Assistance

Discount program

On-site medical service

Shuttle service

Carpool app

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership in Mirabel, QC, is seeking a Version Manager (CPD VM) to lead project management activities for the A220 Cabin & FCO program. Based in Mirabel, you will drive the implementation of PM best practices across the FCO lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery excellence.

You bring a bachelor’s in PM or engineering and a minimum of eight years of PM experience, with fluency in English and French, and a strong aerospace mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Engineering.
Minimum eight years of program/project management experience.
Strong leadership and influencing ability.
Technical background in aircraft development.
Excellent written and spoken English and French.

Responsibilities

Lead FCO Core Team meetings to align progress.
Coordinate stakeholder information for cohesive execution.
Track actions and manage escalations.
Monitor milestones and fleet status.
Ensure adherence to FCO processes across functions.
Capture lessons learned to enhance performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Team player

Time management

Education

Project Management/Engineering bachelor

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description (English)

Do you have product development experience in aeronautics? Are you looking to advance your career and develop new skills? Then this job is for you! The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Version Manager (CPD VM) to join our Program Management team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada). You will be part of the Cabin & FCO Project & Portfolio Management team responsible for ensuring the implementation of good project management practices in the context of the Fulfill Customer Ordrer (FCO) Process. The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively. As Version Manager, you will leverage your project management expertise throughout the lifecycle of aircraft customization development and delivery, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence. Your working environment: The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home. 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.

Job Description (French)

Description de l’emploi : Vous possédez une expérience en développement de produits aéronautiques et vous souhaitez évoluer et développer de nouvelles compétences? Ce poste est pour vous! Le programme d'avions commerciaux A220 recherche un(e) Responsable des têtes de versions avion (CPD VM) pour rejoindre notre équipe de Gestion de Programme basée à Mirabel (Québec, Canada). Vous ferez partie de l’équipe de Gestion de Projet et Portfolio pour la Cabine et FCO, et serez chargé d'assurer la mise en place des bonnes pratiques de gestion de projet dans le contexte du processus FCO (Fulfill Customer Order). L'organisation de l'équipe est établie de manière à promouvoir la collaboration transversale de manière autonome, en se soutenant mutuellement et en apprenant collectivement. Votre rôle en tant que Responsable des têtes de versions avion sera d'agir en tant que partenaire stratégique du Directeur de Programme Client au travers de l’application de procédés, méthodes et outils de gestion des projets stratégiques de développement de produits à forte valeur ajoutée. Le siège du programme d'avions commerciaux A220 est situé à Mirabel, dans la région métropolitaine de Montréal, à deux pas de la ville dynamique de Montréal. Réputée pour son environnement paisible et sûr, la région offre une grande qualité de vie aux jeunes professionnels ou aux professionnels expérimentés, ainsi qu'aux familles, en équilibrant parfaitement les opportunités de carrière et les activités de plein air, ce qui en fait un endroit vraiment spécial où il fait bon vivre. Ce poste exige une conscience liée à tous les risques potentiels de conformité et à un engagement à agir avec intégrité, ces valeurs sont le fondement du succès, de la réputation et de la croissance durable de l'entreprise. Vous ne semblez pas correspondre à 100%? Pas d'inquiétude! Airbus vous accompagnera pour trouver le poste qui correspond le mieux à vos compétences et aspirations.

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Benefits & Perks

Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (depending on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program and on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.

Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Challenges

Lead FCO Core Team meetings to ensure alignment and progress;
Collect stakeholder information for cohesive project execution;
Track action progress and manage escalations to appropriate channels;
Monitor and declare quality gates, milestones and fleet status;
Organize working groups to address out-of-standard process activities;
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the specific customer program lifecycle;
Monitor Head-of-Version (HoV) complexity evolution and align mitigation actions;
Oversee implementation of change requests impacting HoVs and fleet;
Convey escalations through proper channels to ensure timely resolution;
Foster integration/consolidation of P&O and PCR into HoV and Fleet configuration;
Promote adherence to FCO process across all functional areas;
Consolidate and ensure quality of milestones and quality gates documentation;
Prepare and orchestrate various FCO governance meetings;
Capture and implement lessons learned across functions to enhance performance;
Identify and address process deviations to maintain operational excellence.

Profile Requirements

You hold a Project Management/Engineering bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
You have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in program or project management;
You demonstrate high level of leadership and influence;
You have a technical background in aircraft development and commercial operations;
You have good analytical, planning and problem solving skills;
You show an open mind, good interpersonal skills and a great ability to work as a team player;
You have a sense of organization, time management and you demonstrate autonomy;
You ideally have experience and interest in aerospace;
You demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, in French and English;
You have superior skills with the Google Suite.