Aerostructures IT Project Manager

Airbus SE; Coimbra; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Modern office near public transport

Job summary

Airbus Portugal SA is seeking an Aerostructures IT Project Manager to lead complex IT projects within a hybrid work model. The role requires coordinating planning, budgeting, and cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within scope.

Ideal candidates will have a 2–3 year track record in project management, strong communication skills, and familiarity with PM methodologies. Travel may be required as part of project coordination across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in project management.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Leadership and decision-making skills with ability to prioritize and delegate.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains detailed planning, workload estimations, project budget, and capacity balancing.
• Coordinates and monitors key project initiatives through to completion.
• Identifies and develops improvement ideas, new processes or digital solutions and assesses their impact in the project scope.
• Tracks project timelines and budgets, flags risks and opportunities, and implements basic mitigation steps.
• Prepares status updates on tasks and runs routine progress meetings.
• Drives project execution and handles handovers to leadership.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for the project to higher project management levels.

Skills

PMO frameworks

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

English (business fluent)

German (advantage)

G Suite & AI tools

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

G Suite

AI tools

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Aerostructures IT Project Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities - your mission

• Establishes and maintains detailed planning, workload estimations, project budget, and capacity balancing.
• Coordinates and monitors key project initiatives through to completion.
• Identifies and develops improvement ideas, new processes or digital solutions and assesses their impact in the project scope.
• Tracks project timelines and budgets, flags risks and opportunities, and implements basic mitigation steps.
• Prepares status updates on tasks and runs routine progress meetings.
• Drives project execution and handles handovers to leadership.
• Applies standard PMO frameworks to daily work and escalates critical risks and opportunities when necessary.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for the project to higher project management levels.
• Guides and supports cross-functional project team members and key stakeholders.
• Ensures project workflow alignment with organizational standards, manages documentation and communications, and delivers timely, accurate progress reports.

Requirements - our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and within cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving skills and quick comprehension will help you in our environment
• Interest in, or previous exposure to, the financial or risk management environment
• German language skills are an advantage
• Business fluent English
• Experience in G Suite and AI tools
• Willingness to travel

Benefits - what’s in it for you

• Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
• A modern office, well connected to public transportation.
• A motivated and fun crew to grow, build and shape the GBS together.
• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

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.

Company:

Airbus Portugal SA

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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