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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Embodiment Operations Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have an aircraft structures and/or systems engineering background with at least 5 years of experience.
  • Have experience in aircraft maintenance operations.
  • Have strong project-management experience.
  • Have knowledge and experience of Part 145 and airworthiness regulations.
  • Have experience in customer communication, including contract sales negotiation.
  • Have an advanced level of English.
  • Be able to travel for business as required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex, high-value, cross-functional projects involving major and complex repairs, including incidental and fleet-wide repairs.
  • Manage support projects, including retrofits or repairs linked to known issues, for internal Airbus stakeholders.
  • Manage modification projects within maintenance activities for internal Airbus stakeholders or customers.
  • Define industrial feasibility, including cost, lead time, and risk, during acquisition; establish integrated project planning from aircraft recovery preparation or damage assessment through delivery to the customer, in compliance with contractual requirements, industrial capabilities, and Airbus policies.
  • Anticipate and highlight potential issues throughout each project and develop mitigation or recovery plans in real time.
  • Motivate cross-functional teams to find solutions and complete tasks within the agreed timeframe and budget, and coordinate internal and external service-provider teams around projects.
  • Establish Business Control Sheet parameters for the industrial part of each project, taking customer requirements into account.
  • Ensure project objectives for time, cost, and quality are achieved; track project costs and margins in real time as applicable; and maintain control of deal profitability in line with Airbus financial objectives.
  • Identify potential project risks before contract signature and ensure proactive or corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Present significant and politically sensitive projects to upper management for final approval.
  • Manage technical and financial risks related to designated in-service aircraft or operators for which Airbus has financial exposure.
  • Prepare and manage contractual agreements for chargeable services, including major repairs and aircraft modifications.
  • Ensure Airbus commitments are consistent with the make-or-buy strategy.
  • Drive communications within Airbus and with third parties so instructions and information flow effectively.
  • Negotiate customer contracts to achieve Airbus revenue and EBIT targets.
  • At project close, synthesize lessons learned to improve organizational process reliability and cost effectiveness.

Desired Qualifications

  • Adapt effectively to new situations and challenges.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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