Operations Project Manager

Amaris Consulting; Comunidad de Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meal vouchers

Transport allowance

Private health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Amaris Consulting is seeking an Operations Project Manager – Avionics / Electronic Systems to lead aerospace industrial projects from post-FAI through End‑of‑Life. You will be the operational reference ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality deliveries while coordinating with engineering and supply chain.

This role requires 5–7+ years in aerospace/defense, experience with outsourcing, EN9100, DO-254/DO-178, and a strong mindset for risk management.

Formación

• Experience leading aerospace/defense industrial projects.
• Proven production ramp-up and industrialization of electronics or avionics.
• Management of EMS/CEM suppliers and subcontractors.
• FAI and production launch experience.
• Knowledge of EN9100 aerospace quality standards.
• Familiarity with safety-certifiable DO-254/DO-178 and DAL A is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead production or pre-production projects (FAI), ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality deliveries.
• Drive ramp-to-rate activities and secure production stability.
• Coordinate with engineering and supply chain to prevent production disruptions.
• Support transition from internal manufacturing to external partners (EMS/CEM).
• Monitor partner performance and implement corrective actions.
• Manage obsolescence risks and supply continuity.
• Ensure lifecycle support and end-of-life planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve industrial issues.
• Report project KPIs to senior management.

Conocimientos

Industrial project management

Aerospace/defense domain

EMS/CEM management

FAI processes

Obsolescence management

Lifecycle support

Manufacturing transfer/outsourcing

EN9100 standards

DO-254/DO-178 familiarity

Descripción del empleo

Join Amaris Consulting and take the lead on industrial projects for critical electronic and avionics systems used by top‑tier aerospace manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. You will be part of an international team, grow in a highly technical environment, and develop your career within a global group with more than 1,000 clients and €800M in revenue, that values innovation, engineering excellence, and talent.

Your mission & impact

As an Operations Project Manager – Avionics / Electronic Systems (Post‑FAI to EOL) you will play a key role in the industrial execution of aerospace projects from Start of Production (post‑FAI) through serial production and up to End‑of‑Life (EOL).

You will be the operational reference for:

• Ensuring on‑time, on‑cost and on‑quality deliveries in a highly demanding environment.
• Securing industrial continuity in a context of manufacturing transfer to external partners and strong obsolescence pressure.
• Coordinating lifecycle support for long‑life avionics products.

What we’re looking for

Experience & technical background

• 5–7+ years of experience in industrial / operations project management in aerospace or defense (production, industrialization, ramp‑up).
• Proven experience in :Production ramp‑up / industrialization of electronic or avionics products.
• Manufacturing supplier and subcontractor management (EMS / CEM partners such as CICOR or similar).
• FAI / qualification processes and production launch of aerospace equipment.
• Solid understanding of:Electronic systems / avionics products (embedded hardware, LRUs, etc.).
• Supply chain and manufacturing processes (planning, procurement, quality, logistics).
• Experience with obsolescence management and lifecycle support (spares, repairs, LTB) is a strong advantage.
• Experience with manufacturing transfer / outsourcing (MUST).
• Knowledge of EN9100 / aerospace quality standards (MUST).
• Familiarity with safety‑certifiable systems and standards such as DO‑254 / DO‑178, DAL A (Nice to have).

Languages

• Professional English (spoken and written), able to:Interact with international customers.
• French or German are a plus for interaction with European suppliers (Nice to have, not mandatory).

What you will do

1. Production & FAI execution

• Lead the execution of projects in production or pre‑production (FAI phase), ensuring:On‑time, on‑cost and on‑quality deliveries of serial units.
• Contribute to final industrial readiness and successful First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Drive ramp‑to‑rate activities and secure production stability.
• Coordinate with engineering and supply chain to prevent production disruptions.

2. Manufacturing transition & partner management

• Support and coordinate the transition from internal manufacturing to external partners (EMS / CEM).
• Closely monitor partner performance (quality, delivery, cost) and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Proactively verify that:Components are ordered on time.
• Supply chain risks are identified and anticipated early.
• Supplier assumptions are realistic and consistent.
• Risks are escalated in a timely manner.
• Recovery plans are defined and executed.

3. Obsolescence & supply chain risk management

• Drive mitigation strategies with proactive obsolescence management (components, materials, technologies) to secure supply continuity.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and planning to avoid production stops.

4. Lifecycle to EOL & sustainment

• Ensure product supportability throughout its operational life:Management of spares, repairs and configuration according to customer expectations and maintenance contracts.
• Plan and execute product phase‑out:Final builds, Last Time Buy (LTB), and alignment with customers and stakeholders.

5. Cross‑functional coordination

• Align Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality to resolve industrial issues.
• Facilitate fast problem resolution and decision‑making in high‑pressure environments.

6. Project control & performance management

• Manage project KPIs: schedule, cost, delivery and quality.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and internal/external stakeholders.

7. Customer & stakeholder interface

• Act as primary interface during the production phase:Follow‑up on delivery commitments.
• FAI acceptance and demonstration of industrial maturity.
• Ensure clear and structured communication with customers, partners and internal teams.

Your mindset & soft skills

• Strong execution and problem‑solving mindset in complex industrial environments.
• Ability to operate under high pressure and tight timelines, keeping focus on results.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders (engineering, production, quality, customer, suppliers).
• High capability to anticipate risks and define mitigation plans.
• Structured and results‑driven approach, comfortable working with KPIs and reporting.
• Strong sense of ownership over industrial performance, supply continuity and lifecycle support.

Why join us?

• Professional growth: 70% of our senior leaders started in junior positions; you will have a clear career path.
• Continuous learning: access to our Technology Academy, Udemy courses, webinars and funded certifications (project management, aerospace quality, supply chain, etc.).
• Flexibility: remote work options depending on project, flexible working policies and social benefits (meal vouchers, transport allowance, childcare support, private health insurance, etc.).
• Well‑being: our WeCare program supports employees in critical personal and professional situations.
• International environment: collaboration with leading aerospace and defense clients and top industrial partners across Europe.