Job Description:

PPM Systems & Data Analyst [Engineering Data Management Specialist]

Airbus Defence and Space is one of the three Divisions of the Airbus Group and Europe’s Number 1 defence and space company. It is the world’s second largest space company and one of the top 10 defence companies globally. Airbus Defence and Space develops and engineers cutting-edge and peerlessly reliable products in the field of defence and space. Its defence and space technologies enable governments and institutions to protect natural resources, societies and individual freedom.

www.airbusdefenceandspace.com

Interest group:

Engineering Data Management Specialist

Contract type/working time:

Permanent/Fulltime

Work experience:

3-5 years in Data analytics

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Engineering Data Management Specialist to become part of the Airbus Defence and Space Romania, Bucharest team - for the role of Project Portfolio Management Systems & Data Analyst role.

Areas of impact: Portfolio management, scheduling, engineering KPI reporting, interactive dashboards, delivery management, requirements database administration, technical documentation processes.

Responsibilities:

System Administration & User Support

Assist the Lead Administrator in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting our Planisware Unified Planning platform.
Serve as a point of contact for end-users, addressing their needs, and system navigation questions.
Maintain data integrity across Portfolios schedules, resource allocations, and cost baselines.
Help conduct user training and update documentation/SOPs as new features are deployed.

Data Visualization & Reporting

Design, build, and maintain interactive performance dashboards in Google Data Studio.
Extract and clean data from Planisware and secondary databases to generate automated periodic reports (weekly status, resource utilization, portfolio health).
Build advanced Excel / Google Sheets models, utilizing pivot tables, formulas, and VBA/Google Apps Script macros to streamline manual reporting tasks.
Translate complex project management data into clear visual formats for PMO leadership and executive stakeholders.
We currently switch our monthly reporting from Google Data studio to SAP Analytics Cloud. For adhoc visualisation we’ll continue using Google.

Requirements:

Skills

Proficiency in Google Data Studio (or similar BI tools like Power BI / Tableau)
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Array Formulas)
Hands-on experience writing Macros (VBA or Google Apps Script) to automate repetitive data workflows.
Domain Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Project Management fundamentals (WBS, Gantt charts, milestones, resource planning, Agile/Waterfall concepts).
Experience with Planisware Enterprise or Planisware Orchestra (or similar PPM tools like Clarity, MS Project Online, Smartsheet).
Experience working within or alongside a Project Management Office (PMO).
Experience with SAP Analytic Cloud is a plus
Proactive attitude to anticipate risks and raise concerns in advance
Willingness to travel occasionally
Fluency in English is mandatory

Competencies

Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills - ability to explain technical reporting details to non-technical users.
High adaptability and eagerness to learn proprietary PPM administrative functions.
Strong customer orientation
Result oriented and organized
Flexibility and adaptation to change
Able to deal with ambiguity
Able to work in a multicultural environment / as part of a team

What do we offer you?

A great place to develop your career
Exciting and meaningful projects
Continuous education and training
A motivating salary and a comprehensive package of benefits
Performance related bonus

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 Defence and Space Romania SRL

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

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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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

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.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Yahoo Finance

Oct 28th, 2026

Airbus keeps 870-delivery target after Q3 profit of $1.9B, needing record final quarter

Airbus kept its full-year forecasts and production plans on Wednesday after mixed third-quarter results. The planemaker still aims to deliver around 870 aircraft this year, which would be a record. To get there, it needs a record fourth quarter. Airbus usually delivers more aircraft late in the year, but engine shortages and supply-chain problems have forced it to cut targets before. Those pressures have recently begun to ease. Adjusted operating profit for the three months to end-September was €1.77 billion ($2 billion), broadly in line with analysts' estimates. Revenue fell 2% to €17.47 billion, below the €17.91 billion expected. Free cash flow before customer financing since January was negative €1.27 billion, as inventories rose ahead of year-end deliveries. Chief executive officer Guillaume Faury said, "Our plan is clear, and our teams are onboard to meet our objectives.

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Oct 12th, 2026

Airbus tests US-built Valkyrie drone in Europe, eyes 2029 delivery at about $22M per unit

Airbus has flown a US-built Valkyrie drone in Europe for the first time, aiming to show that regulatory barriers to military drones in European airspace can be overcome. The September 29 flight over northern Europe did not yet include Airbus' European mission system, said Michael Schoellhorn, chief executive officer of Airbus Defence and Space. The drone, developed by US-based Kratos Defense, reached Mach 0.8. Airbus hopes to team it with Eurofighter jets and supply the German Air Force with combat drones by 2029. The next test flight, with Airbus' MARS Mission System on board, is expected in the first quarter of 2027. A first flight with a Eurofighter is scheduled later that year. Schoellhorn put the cost at around €20 million per unit and estimated German needs at around 500 drones.

The Register

Sep 30th, 2026

Airbus A350F freighter completes maiden flight with 4.3m cargo door for servers

Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of its A350F freighter, bringing the aerospace giant closer to delivering a high-capacity cargo aircraft. The plane took off from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, flying for four hours and ten minutes and reaching 25,000 feet. The A350F can carry a payload of 109 tonnes, compared to 64 tonnes for the existing A330F. It features a 4.3-metre cargo door large enough to accommodate turbofan engines and high-density computer servers. Airbus claims the A350F is more efficient than Boeing's rival 777F, despite having slightly less capacity. The company has already received orders for 115 A350Fs. A second test aircraft is nearly complete as Airbus begins the certification process requiring hundreds of test flights.

ESG Today

Sep 7th, 2026

Airbus and Qantas back $30M funding for Australian SAF developer Jet Zero

Jet Zero Australia has raised $30 million to advance Project Ulysses, a commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel refinery in Townsville. The funding round was backed by institutional investors including Qantas and Airbus, both returning investors from 2023. South Korean company Posco International joined as a new strategic investor, with the parties exploring opportunities in fuel offtake, infrastructure and feedstock. The capital will fund completion of Front-End Engineering Design and support the project's progress towards Final Investment Decision and construction. Founded in 2021 by Ed Mason, Jet Zero develops biofuels production capacity in regional Australia. The project has received its final Development Permit Decision Notice from Queensland's Office of the Coordinator-General. It is expected to create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent operational roles.

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