Senior Project Manager – Aerospace Programs

Airbus; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Netherlands B.V. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the realisation of projects within its portfolio. You will report to the Director of Operations and guide a team of approximately 5–15 employees to deliver on time, budget, and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a technical environment, excellent English communication, and the ability to drive improvements, negotiations, and client relations throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Academic or HBO degree (technical background preferred).
• 2–5+ years of experience as a project lead/manager in a technical environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English and preferably Dutch (verbal and written).
• Available 40 hours per week.
• Residency in the Netherlands

Responsibilities

• Lead the realisation of projects within the Airbus Netherlands project portfolio.
• Prepare, coordinate, and content of proposals for new contract opportunities.
• Develop, define, maintain, and execute the overall project plan (scope, WBS, schedule, processes, risk, resource, budget).
• Ensure resources availability and motivate a high-performing project team aligned with objectives.
• Establish and maintain project agreements with Work Package Managers and core team members.
• Monitor and control project performance against schedule, cost, quality, scope, and risk; optimize results.
• Identify and realize opportunities for improvement and cost effectiveness; drive changes with stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, document, and manage project changes and their contractual impact.
• Lead negotiations with clients regarding change requests and contractual implications.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as the main project contact throughout lifecycle.
• Identify commercial opportunities within existing projects and broader business context.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Adaptability

Education

Academic or HBO degree (technical background preferred)

Job description

Airbus Netherlands B.V. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the realisation of projects within its portfolio. You will report to the Director of Operations and guide a team of approximately 5–15 employees to deliver on time, budget, and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a technical environment, excellent English communication, and the ability to drive improvements, negotiations, and client relations throughout the project lifecycle.