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

Airbus; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid work policy

On-site cafeterias

Job summary

Airbus in Mirabel, Quebec, is seeking a Version Manager (CPD VM) to join the Program Management team. Based in the Montreal area, the role focuses on ensuring best-in-class project management practices for the A220 FCO process across the lifecycle of aircraft customization and delivery.

You will lead cross-functional activities, manage risks, and drive alignment with HoVs, fleet configurations and governance meetings, with fluency in English and French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in PM/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• Strong leadership and influence capabilities.
• Technical background in aircraft development and commercial operations.
• Excellent oral and written communication in English (and French).
• Solid analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FCO Core Team meetings to ensure alignment and progress.
• Collect and align stakeholder information for cohesive project execution.
• Track action progress and manage escalations to appropriate channels.
• Monitor quality gates, milestones and fleet status.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation actions throughout the program lifecycle.
• Oversee change requests impacting HoVs and fleet configurations.
• Promote adherence to FCO processes across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

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.

How we care for you:

• 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.

Your challenges:

• Lead FCO Core Team meetings to ensure alignment and progress;
• Collect and align 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.

Your boarding pass:

• 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.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

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.

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Cet emploi requiert d'être consciencieux aux risques potentiels de non-conformité et un engagement à agir avec intégrité, ceci étant la fondation du succès de la Compagnie, sa réputation et sa croissance durable.