#CORE Product Manager Windchill CorePDM (d/f/m)

Airbus; Marignane; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company restaurant

Commuter benefits

Health & retirement plan

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters SAS in Marignane (France) or Donauwörth (Germany) seeks a Windchill CorePDM Product Manager to join the End To End Develop domain. You will manage Windchill for PLM of helicopters, define the enterprise roadmap, govern technical scope, and coordinate releases with architects and IT operations.

The role requires 5+ years in product management, strong aerospace domain experience, and fluent English with advanced German or French.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in product management or a similar field.
• Excellent understanding of the aerospace/industrial engineering office environment.
• Good understanding of PLM systems, especially Windchill CorePDM.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and ways of working.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in complex environments.
• Full autonomy in managing the role; fluent English mandatory with advanced German or French.

Responsibilities

• Roadmap: Define the overall Windchill enterprise roadmap with stakeholders.
• Governance: Co-lead governance of the Windchill application (technical scope).
• Strategy: Align Windchill strategy with digital transformation and governance.
• Release Management: Manage release content and plan enhancements with teams.
• Communication: Plan and inform business stakeholders clearly.
• Costs: Manage Total Cost of Ownership of Windchill, licensing, upgrades, vendor relations.
• Group Approach: Drive synergies across the Airbus Group.
• Risk Management: Raise alerts, ensure compliant, maintainable versions and cyber risk mitigation.
• User Satisfaction: Design a product meeting customer and end-user needs within TQC.

Skills

Product management

Windchill CorePDM

Agile methodologies

English fluency

German or French (advanced)

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Windchill CorePDM

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Windchill CorePDM Product Manager to join the Physical Product department based in Marignane, France or Donauwörth, Germany. Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and contribute to protecting lives during missions carried out by our helicopters. The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, located near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a profound transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly work environment. You will enjoy a unique professional experience at the very heart of our helicopter manufacturing operations. To learn more about our site and activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flu57j6g-0g

Your future responsibilities: You will join the End To End Develop domain team, which deploys digital solutions for our entire helicopter development process, from end to end. Within this team, you will manage the Windchill CorePDM application, dedicated to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of our helicopters.

• Roadmap: Define the overall roadmap for the Windchill application at an enterprise level, working in close collaboration with the Client/Product Owner, Technical Leader, and IT Operation Specialist.
• Governance: Co-lead the governance of the application, with specific responsibility for the technical scope.
• Strategy: Align the Windchill strategy with the broader digital transformation and corporate governance objectives.
• Release Management: Take full responsibility for release content. Organize and plan the design, development, and deployment of application enhancements in coordination with the architect, technical leader, and development team.
• Communication: Plan communication and ensure that all business stakeholders are kept clearly informed.
• Costs: Manage the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the Windchill platform, including licensing, major upgrades, and vendor relations.
• Group Approach: Drive and foster synergies across the Airbus Group.
• Risk Management: Raise alerts regarding risks and propose action plans to maintain the software on a supported/maintainable version, ensure compliance with Part-IS regulations, and mitigate cyber threats.
• User Satisfaction: Identify opportunities and design a product that satisfies both the customer and the end-user, while respecting Time, Quality, and Cost (TQC) commitments.

Your Profile : Minimum 5 years of professional experience in product management or a similar field. Excellent understanding of the aerospace / industrial engineering office environment (design, configuration management, product definition). Good understanding of PLM systems, ideally the Windchill CorePDM application. Hands‑on experience with Agile methodologies and ways of working. Strong collaboration and communication skills within complex environments. Full autonomy in managing the role. Fluent English is mandatory, combined with an advanced level of German or French.

3 Reasons to join us

Our Values: Six core values form the heart of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique blend of qualities found in every member of our global family.

Inclusion and Diversity: We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.

Compensation and Benefits: At Airbus, we build the future together, and your success is our priority. You can expect a comprehensive, competitive, and transparent total rewards package (including base salary, bonuses, profit‑sharing, incentive schemes, and a preferred employee share ownership plan), designed to reward both the individual and collective impact you bring. We invest in your overall growth and well‑being:

• Professional development: Training, mentoring, and international mobility.
• Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health insurance and pension plans.
• Work-life balance: Strong commitment to flexibility and parental support.
• Dynamic CSE (Works Council): Offering numerous benefits such as a subsidized company restaurant, children's holiday camps, sports clubs and facilities, travel allowances, and more.
• Commuter benefits: Take advantage of our company shuttle buses or the reimbursement of your annual transit pass.

Company: Airbus Helicopters SAS Employment Type: Permanent ------- Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13 Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital

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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.

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.

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