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Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Digital Transformation Portfolio Manager to join our Transformation and Sustainability team based in Grand Prairie, TX.

In this role, you will will be responsible for creating strategic roadmaps for the company’s digital journey, typically looking at the future for the next several years, responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives and ensuring the successful execution of tasks and tasks across multiple projects. You will bring to bear your expertise in program and project management, digital strategy, and leadership to achieve Airbus Americas’ growth objectives.

Meet the Team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen

Your working environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

How we care for you:

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Build and deliver a consolidated, regional digital strategy and roadmap:  35%

Orchestrate cross functional teams to create digital strategic roadmaps collaboratively with the functions

Collaborate with North America (“NA”) Digital and Enterprise Architecture organizations to develop and validate the template roadmap, template to be used across all functions

Align digital strategy with the business strategy, and developing a cohesive digital strategy

Conduct external research, analyzing case studies, and benchmarking standard methodologies

Implement projects identified as "value creators": 30%

Coordinate with the digital collaborators the solution definition, associated execution set-up, implementation planning and business case

Supervise the planning and execution of digital innovative projects

Handle schedules and budgets to ensure on time, on-budget delivery of high-quality results. Monitor success and savings

Lead the implementation of innovative solutions to boost growth and operational efficiency such as RPA, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT)...

Ensure deployment of Analytics use cases in collaboration with the Analytics Product team

Use data analytics to measure the impact of technological changes, identify areas of success and areas that require improvement

Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks for data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement

Grow a digital culture at AHNA and in the Region: 20%

Build relationships across the organization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Ensure Stakeholders management

Create a digital training curriculum covering emerging technologies, accessibility to internal resources, and relevant personnel (as champions of that tech)

Organize "spot lights" on various emerging technologies and activities that we may have ongoing to grow awareness at AHNA and in the NA region

Instill change management: address concerns, and inspire teams to embrace new ways of working

Grow a relationship with the Digital Academy

Coordinate AHNA Digital Boards throughout the year

Actively engage in the marketplace to drive awareness of Digital Transformation

Foster the development of a local Digital Ecosystem & Methods:  10%

Develop routines with Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Commercial local and central Digital teams

Support agile methodology deployment including Portfolio management

Become a "Safe coach" for Airbus Americas transformation execution

Your Boarding Pass:

 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in management, program management, engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management within a complex industrial organization with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in leading digital, innovation or transformation change initiatives

Knowledge of IT and Digital Technologies and potential usage / benefits of these technologies for the business

Demonstrated track record of end-to-end project execution

20% Domestic and International

 Eligible for employment in the US

Preferred Skills:

Master’s degree

Experience and exposure to Aerospace and Defense industry.

Experience in developing and enhancing data driven strategy including improving use of data and analytics to deliver

business value to existing and new business models

Experience with continuous process improvement and change management

Google Suite Products

Familiar with cybersecurity frameworks

PMP certification or equivalent

Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Certification or Agile or SAFe Project Management

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request.

Physical Requirements:

Onsite or remote:  90% OnsiteVision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.   DailyHearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.   DailySpeaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.   DailyEquipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.   DailyCarrying and Lifting: able to carry and lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.  DailyPushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.  RarelySitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.   DailySquatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.  InfrequentlyStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.  DailyTravel:  able to travel independently and at short notice up to 20% of the timeWalking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.   DailyPPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.  

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE:  Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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 Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>

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Job Posting End Date: 11.23.2024

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