Technical Project Manager

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Technical Program Manager to join our FAL based in Mobile, AL.

The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for leading a portfolio of projects & programs in various technical areas related to commercial aircraft production. The leader will be accountable for effective decision making to ensure risks are mitigated as well as scope and scheduled goals are met. Responsible for managing the project finances to ensure budgets are maintained and resources are utilized properly.

Lead cross functional teams to achieve project milestones and support stakeholders using change management processes.

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities help assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Nearby on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure project execution On-Time/OnQuality/On-Cost.
• Put together multiple business cases using financial and operational data.
• Establish multiple project schedule(s) and control of the project(s) using earned value management.
• Define & manage the industrial set-up of project(s) to include the work breakdown structure.
• Establish the project governance and organize project teams/work package leaders into the organizational breakdown structure.
• Manage project resources within the company's matrix organization.
• Assist in financial planning, cost analysis and control for several projects' operational and capitalized expenditures.
• Control and report of the project status to customers and to the internal organization.
• Manage of Risks & Opportunities.
• Analyze As-Is conditions and define and develop the To-Be solutions.
• Create and implement the project customer acceptance plan.
• Track tasks and actions against the project baseline.
• Establish KPIs to ensure project targets are being maintained.
• Manage project milestones as well as prepare and present milestone gate reviews with the senior leadership steering committee.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement and communication plans.
• Responsible for internal and external customer contact.
• Lead projects in the FAL Mobile in collaboration with the Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, PMO and other local and global departments.
• Change management practices to be utilized in the deployment of the projects.
• Monitor the performance of the deployed project.
• Collect lessons learned and best practices.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Management.

• 3 or more combined years of experience in engineering, continuous improvement in a manufacturing or production environment, and project or program management (may include time spent in graduate studies or military training).

• Experience in aviation/aerospace/automotive.
• Experience in industrial or other engineering.
• Demonstrated several successful implemented improvements in the manufacturing environment over several years.

• PMP Certification or AIB Bronze Level Certifications.
• Agile, Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean+, DfSS, or Black Belt Training.

• Domestic and International - 10% or as required.

• Must demonstrate proficiency in G‑Suite and Microsoft applications.
• Strong knowledge of PPM tools and techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to galvanize a team together to reach the project goals.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills in math and science.
• Able to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while dealing with a high volume of complex information and specific…