Application Specialist in the area of project management tools M/F/D

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid work model (40% remote)

Health insurance

On-site canteen & facilities

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Planisware Enterprise Specialist & Digital Coach to bridge complex tools and teams across Europe, turning data into actionable insights.

The role covers governance, coaching, and digital tool administration with a hybrid setup in Spain (Getafe, Sevilla). Occasional travel within Europe is expected to build cross-cultural partnerships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Business Management or related field.
• Proven administration or SME expertise in Planisware Enterprise.
• Hands-on PMO processes, KPI tracking and financial workflows.
• Experience applying Agile to tool development cycles and UAT.
• Data visualization skills using Google Data Studio or SAC or similar BI tools.
• Strong coaching, facilitation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Digital tool evolution and administration for Planisware Enterprise.
• Collaborate with internal and external dev teams using Agile to deploy features.
• Lead UAT, non-regression testing and release management.
• Coaching, mentorship and enablement for teams.
• Advise Digital PMOs, PMs and financial controllers.
• Design and deliver trainings and workshops on tool processes.
• Track, analyze and report KPIs to align with goals.
• Performance analytics and insights for decision making.
• Create dashboards with Google Data Studio or SAC.
• Identify trends and bottlenecks to support leadership.

Skills

Planisware Enterprise

PMO & KPI tracking

Agile methods

Data visualization

Coaching & enablement

English fluency

Education

IT / Business Informatics / Business Management degree

Tools

Planisware Enterprise

Google Data Studio

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Planisware Enterprise Specialist & Digital Coach (f/m/d)

Locations: Spain (Getafe, Sevilla) | Hybrid

Work Models: Full-time

Team: Performance & Project Portfolio (TDXP) - Digital Governance & Portfolio

Why Join Us?

At Airbus Defence & Space, we are reimagining how digital technology shapes the future of aerospace. Inside our Performance and Project Portfolio team (TDXP), we don’t just manage tools-we empower people and drive data-backed decisions.

We believe that great work happens when talented people are trusted, supported, and given the flexibility to thrive. We offer an inclusive environment where your expertise directly shapes how our international teams operate.

Your Impact & Role

As our Planisware Enterprise Specialist & Digital Coach, you will serve as the functional anchor and champion for our backbone Planisware Enterprise which handles all of our Digital Projects. You will bridge the gap between complex digital tools and the teams who rely on them, turning data into actionable insights and supporting colleagues across Europe.

• Digital Tool Evolution & Administration
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external developer teams using Agile methodologies to shape and deploy new Planisware Enterprise features.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Non-Regression Testing (NRT), and release management to keep our project management ecosystem robust and user-friendly.
• Coaching, Mentorship & Enablement
• Serve as a trusted advisor, mentor, and functional expert for Digital PMOs, Project Managers, and Financial Controllers.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and coaching to help team members and project managers master tool processes and project management methodologies.
• Track, analyze, and report on key program and project performance metrics (KPIs) to keep initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
• Performance Analytics & Insights
• Design and maintain interactive intuitive dashboards using modern data visualization platforms (such as Google Data Studio or SAP Analytics Cloud).
• Help leadership and cross-functional teams spot trends, clear bottlenecks, and make confident, data-driven decisions.

Flexible Working at Airbus

We understand that peak performance requires work-life harmony. We offer flexible scheduling, hybrid work models (according to local agreements), and an international culture built on trust, psychological safety, and mutual support. Occasional business travel within Europe will be required to build strong connections with your cross-cultural partners.

What You Bring To The Team

We value diverse backgrounds, unique perspectives, and technical depth. To thrive in this role, you bring:

• Educational Background: A degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Information Technology, Business Informatics, Business Management, or a related field.
• Core Expertise: Proven functional administration or subject matter expertise in Planisware Enterprise.
• PMO & Process Knowledge: Strong hands-on experience in PMO processes, project/program KPI tracking, and financial tracking workflows.
• Agile Alignment: Experience applying Agile frameworks to tool development cycles (including user story mapping, defect tracking, and UAT).
• Data Visualization Skills: Practical experience creating insights and dynamic reports using tools like Google Data Studio, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), or similar BI software.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with an ability to unite cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Language: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days and additional days-off along the year (+35 days off in total)
• Attractive salary and compensation package
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance (40% remote)
• Collective transport service in some sites
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan...
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment
• Special rates in products & benefits

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US?

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

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

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Digital

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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