Project Manager - Widebody Systems - A330 Programme

Airbus SE; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Hybrid working

35-hour week

Job summary

Airbus in Filton is seeking a Project Manager for the Widebody Systems on the A330 programme. You will lead landing gear and fuel systems work packages, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement and customer services to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The role requires experience across the full lifecycle and strong stakeholder management in a technically focused aerospace environment. Hybrid work, with initial onsite presence in Filton, is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Project or programme management experience in an engineering or technically focused organisation.
• Ability to understand and work confidently with technical information.
• Experience delivering work against time, cost and quality objectives.
• Proven experience coordinating, facilitating and directing meetings.
• Experience managing suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of budget control and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management principles.
• Understanding of technical processes (specification, design, build, test).
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional teams.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Collaborative approach within a wider programme team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects and work packages within Landing Gear and Fuel Systems portfolio.
• Deliver activities in line with programme schedules, budgets and time/cost/quality objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Chief Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Customer Services.
• Manage relationships with external Landing Gear and Fuel System suppliers.
• Establish and maintain effective project management processes.
• Facilitate meetings, coordinate stakeholders and ensure clear communication across the Widebody Programme.
• Produce regular progress reports and escalate risks or issues as needed.
• Support yearly operating plan, budget development and monthly forecasting.
• Monitor project expenditure and help keep costs within budgets.
• Manage customer priorities and expectations during delivery.
• Support development/modification projects through to target/POB.
• Apply Programme Management and Configuration Management processes.
• Work across a transnational environment with a best-for-business approach.
• Occasional UK and international travel.

Skills

Project management

Lifecycle management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Communication skills

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Project Manager | Widebody Systems - A330 Programme

Location: Filton
Working pattern: Hybrid, approximately 60% onsite, with increased onsite attendance expected initially
Hours: 35 hours per week across 4.5 days, worked between 7.00am and 7.00pm
PAYE rate: £26.16 per hour
Umbrella rate: £35.00 per hour
Clearance: BPSS+ clearance required
Travel: Occasional UK and international travel
Interview process: Two stages, comprising a virtual interview followed by an onsite interview
IR35: Inside

Take the next step in your project management career on a major aircraft programme.

Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus to recruit a Project Manager to join the Widebody Systems UK Programme Team in Filton, supporting the A330 Programme across Landing Gear and Fuel Systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a complex, technically focused aerospace programme. You will work across the full project lifecycle, supporting new developments, aircraft build and delivery activities, modifications and the needs of an active in-service fleet.

The role would suit someone with project or programme management experience gained within an engineering environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates at an earlier stage of their career who can bring energy, strong coordination skills and a willingness to develop within a major aerospace programme.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support projects and work packages within the Landing Gear and Fuel Systems portfolio.
• Deliver agreed activities in line with programme schedules, budgets and time, cost and quality objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Chief Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Customer Services.
• Manage relationships and activities involving external Landing Gear and Fuel System suppliers.
• Establish and maintain effective project management processes.
• Facilitate meetings, coordinate stakeholders and ensure clear communication across the Widebody Programme.
• Produce regular progress reports and escalate risks, issues or decisions requiring resolution.
• Support the yearly operating plan, budget development and monthly financial forecasting activities.
• Monitor project expenditure and help ensure costs remain within agreed budgets.
• Manage customer priorities and expectations throughout project delivery.
• Support development and modification projects through to their declared target or Point of Embodiment.
• Apply Programme Management and Configuration Management processes.
• Work collaboratively across a transnational environment and adopt a best-for-business approach.
• Undertake occasional UK and international business travel when required.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Project or programme management experience gained within an engineering or technically focused organisation.
• The ability to understand and work confidently with technical information.
• Experience delivering work against time, cost and quality objectives.
• Proven experience coordinating, facilitating and directing meetings.
• Experience managing suppliers and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of budget control and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management principles.
• An understanding of technical processes, including specification, design, build and test activities.
• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment where priorities may change.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional teams.
• Confidence working within a transnationally managed environment.
• Fluent written and verbal English, including the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work as part of a wider programme team.
• Degree-level education, equivalent professional experience or relevant project and programme management experience.

Desirable

• Familiarity with ICC CADB or ICC ACP.
• Previous experience within aerospace, aviation or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Experience supporting complex product development or modification projects.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work within the Airbus Widebody Programme and contribute to projects supporting one of the world's most recognised aircraft families.

You will gain valuable exposure to programme management across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, customer services and supplier environments. The position also provides an excellent platform to broaden your business knowledge, develop your project management capability and build experience within a complex international programme.

Additional benefits include:

• A long-term contract running until 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension.
• Hybrid working, with an established onsite presence in Filton.
• A 35-hour working week across 4.5 days.
• Exposure to complex technical projects and senior cross-functional stakeholders.
• Opportunities to develop within a leading aerospace environment.

Inclusive Recruitment

Guidant Global is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the different experiences, perspectives and skills that individuals can bring to the role.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.