Project Manager – Civil Programs JR10284036

This is a job for a Project Manager – Civil Programs with a company located in the Columbus, MS area.

Job Summary: Airbus Helicopters Civil Programs Department is responsible for acquisition, completion, maintenance, repair and delivery of aircraft to its North American and global customers. Our goal is: To create and sustain a reliable customer buying experience to drive customer loyalty. The Project Manager is encouraged to make outstanding efforts to establish, implement and supervise activities associated with aircraft completion, maintenance and repair in accordance with Airbus Helicopters Civil Program Management Procedure. The Project Manager will coordinate all involved departments; establish, supervise and revise schedules and budgets; track and lead changes; support the writing of contracts and manage their execution; assess and handle risks.

Responsibilities: Partner with various team members to bring project to completion on schedule, on budget and on quality. In doing so, ensuring that all project team members: Understand the scope of their commitment. Feel committed to their budget and schedule inputs. Feel engaged and dedicated. Can voice concerns. Are informed of project status and next steps ahead. Understand schedule (SPI) and budget (CPI) situation. Guide customer through the aircraft acquisition and completion process. Focus on customer experience and manage-to-contract. Make the customer feel welcome. Listen and understand the customer. Educate and advise the customer. Make the customer want to come back to Airbus. Lead difficult and sensitive situations with finesse. Ensure customer satisfaction, in good times and in bad times.

Qualifications: BS degree in mechanical, electrical or aeronautical engineering or equivalent work experience. Bachelors degree in engineering or Program Management field, or equivalent experience. An understanding of the aerospace industry, basic aircraft design, mission equipment packages (law enforcement, emergency medical services, utility etc.), and design and certification (FAA) processes. Ability to break difficult issues down into manageable work packages. Strong crisis management skills; and even stronger planning skills to prevent crises.

Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/Sexual orientation/gender identity.