Skywise Delivery Manager - HO EU

1709 Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o.; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model in Gdansk

Training allowance 3000 PLN

Meal and commuting support

Private medical coverage

Sport card

Mental health support

Life insurance

Employee share scheme

Employee referral bonus 5000 PLN

Job summary

Skywise delivery leadership in Poland is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to bridge strategy, technology and people leadership. You will direct agile teams and matrixed chapters to deliver high-quality aviation software within budget and schedule.

You will mentor Chapter Leads and Engineering Managers, drive OKRs and KPIs, and collaborate with Architecture and RTEs to build technical runways while upholding AS 9100 and ISO 27001 standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering management, with experience leading 50+ engineers
• Strong background in scaled Agile (SAFe) and matrixed orgs
• Fluency in English; excellent stakeholder-management and cross-cultural communication

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery for regional software solutions, within budget, schedule and quality targets
• Mentor Chapter Leads and Engineering Managers; drive career progression and performance reviews
• Translate global strategy into OKRs and KPIs; collaborate with Architecture and RTEs to build technical runways
• Uphold development standards aligned with AS 9100 / ISO 27001; champion modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Partner with Architecture, Product Management, Sales and Support to turn customer requirements into scalable software solutions

Skills

Leadership

Delivery management

Agile

SAFe

Software development

Java

C#

C++

Cloud AWS

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

AWS

SAFe

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description: Skywise is a leading digital services company, wholly owned by Airbus. We deliver a first of its kind offer that seamlessly integrates Planning & Operations Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations. By providing interoperable digital solutions for end-to-end operations, Skywise combines aircraft manufacturer expertise and digital know how to transform operational complexity into predictable and profitable performance, ensuring resilient and more sustainable operations.

As a Delivery Manager, you will lead software delivery activities for our Poland operations. You will bridge strategy, technology, and people leadership, directing agile teams and matrixed chapters to deliver high quality, high performance aviation software solutions within budget, schedule, and quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery & Operational Excellence: Own end-to-end delivery (time, cost, quality, and performance) for regional solutions; oversee maintenance, subcontractor partnerships, and budget planning (€7M-€10M scope).
• People & Chapter Leadership: Manage, mentor, and coach Chapter Leads and Engineering Managers. Drive skill assessments, gap analyses, career progression, and performance reviews across technical and leadership dimensions.
• Agile & Strategic Alignment: Translate global strategic themes into actionable Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and KPIs using the SAFe framework. Collaborate with Architecture and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to build technical runways.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Uphold development standards aligning with industry frameworks (AS 9100, ISO 27001) while championing a modern DevOps and continuous-delivery culture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Architecture, Product Management, Sales, and Support teams to translate customer and RFP requirements into scalable software solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Leadership Experience: 10+ years in software engineering management, with demonstrated experience managing other engineering managers and leading communities of 50+ engineers in fast-paced environments.
• Agile & Frameworks: Solid experience in scaled Agile environments (SAFe certified/experienced) and matrixed organization models (Spotify chapter/guild model).
• Technical Acumen: Background in software development (proficiency in languages such as Java, C#, or C++, with modern backend/frontend stacks and cloud platforms like AWS).
• Compliance & Standards: Prior experience delivering under strict industry quality/security frameworks (e.g., AS 9100, ISO 27001, or equivalent safety/security standards).
• Communication: Fluency in English with exceptional stakeholder-management and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Preferred Assets: PMP, P. Eng, or advanced SAFe certifications (SPC, RTE). Domain experience in Flight Operations, Aviation, or Airline Operations Control systems.

Travel & Work Model

Travel: 5-10% domestic and international. Work Setup: Flexible hybrid model based in Gdansk.

What We Offer

• Stable, full-time employment contract
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model (3 days per week in our Gdansk office at Olivia Business Centre)
• Training and development opportunities to support your career growth (3000 PLN gross per year after the probationary period)
• Co-funding for meals and commuting
• Access to the latest knowledge and technologies enabling professional development
• Opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams, including occasional international travel
• Private medical coverage
• Sport card
• Mental health support platform
• Life insurance
• Access to Employee Share Scheme
• Employee referral program bonus (5000 PLN)

Selection and Hiring Commitment: We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Skywise is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job.

We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class.

Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

Company: Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o. Employment Type: Permanent. Experience Level: Professional. Job Family: Leadership.

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.