Group Manager - Employee Digital Services

Prestwick Aerosystems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited seeks a Group Manager for Employee Digital Services (M/F) in Bangalore to lead the team responsible for the entire lifecycle of IT solutions supporting HR processes and data distribution across interfaces. You will align with Digital and HR strategy, manage a scalable digital supply chain, and partner with global teams.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project execution, people leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement within an Agile framework.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT development experience and leadership experience.
• Experience in product/project management within IT, HR, or business domains.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments; SAFe knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of Workday or other SaaS HR applications is advantageous.
• Advanced English language skills; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Digital services team and drive end-to-end IT solutions for HR landscape.
• Steer digital projects within the Airbus HR Digital framework and SAFe Large Solution context.
• Collaborate with HR Digital teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Drive continuous improvements, performance feedback, and people development.
• Act as a bridge between Europe and India to ensure effective cross-cultural collaboration.

Skills

IT Development

Product/Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

SAFe / Agile

Workday / HR SaaS

English proficiency

Job description

Group Manager Employee Digital services (M/F)

A position of Group Manager Employee Digital services (M/F) has just opened within Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Bangalore.

You will join the Employee service Team within Digital , fueled by a “CAN-DO” attitude, in full collaboration between Digital & HR ; where team spirit and talent expression is of key importance, where end to end accountability and Group wide impact make empowerment and sense of responsibility real.

He/She will act as a leader for the team which manages the entire lifecycle of IT solutions related to the below perimeter (not exhaustive):

• HR data distribution across IT landscape (600+ interfaces)
• HR data distribution across HR as a business and other Business & Regions (100+ interfaces)
• People authorizations
• Strategic Workforce planning
• Reporting and Analytics (Workday, Skywise, Google, …)

The job holder will have to manage his/her activities within the Agile framework (HIMalaya) in co-responsibility with HR Digital teams (HZD).

In addition, the job holder will : Steer digital projects in the scope of Airbus HR Digital framework.

Expectations As a Group manager : Contribution in definition & execution of the comprehensive multi-year Corporate roadmap, in line with defined Digital & HR strategy Contribution to the local Digital supply chain, make/buy and offshore strategy in line with Digital directives, organize and carry-out activities as per plan.

Is Accountable for the technical execution and the operational excellence of his/her direct reports (On time, On Quality, continuous improvement…) Establishes two-way-dialogue to translate Business Needs against known technical & resource constraints. Meet the operational service level defined with the Business and being an advocate for a culture of continuous improvements & innovation. Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action when it’s required. Coach, mentor, provide oversight and direction to the team in accordance with the organization's vision, policies and procedures Act as intercultural “bridge” between Europe and India

For the Large Solution Agile Framework : Operate & adapt in our SAFe Large Solution framework. As a leader, be a role model in demonstrating Airbus values, new ways of working. For his/her team : Manage and develop his/her team members in a servant leadership mindset to foster engagement and empowerment

Required skills

• Engineering graduate with 12+ years of experience in IT Development, Product/Project management experience Leadership experience working with people.
• Strong customer relationship skills.
• Change and transformation mind-set end experience
• Strong Interpersonal skills to be able to Interact & Influence.
• Management skills in Agile environment, SAFe knowledge is be a plus
• Business acumen and customer/value mind-set
• Knowledge of Digital area and Data concepts.
• Knowledge of the HR environment is a plus.
• Knowledge and working experience in Workday or any relevant SaaS HR application is Mandatory
• Language : English advanced level and French is a plus

Company: Airbus India Private Limited Employment Type: Permanent

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.

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.

• 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.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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