Senior Maintenance Project Manger (Part 145)

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Job Description:

Job Summary: The jobholder is responsible for A/C maintenance/modification/repair end to end project management for operators and lessors primarily based in North America, in order to improve customer proximity and maintain high-level service. In addition, the job holder will support on-demand all queries on North American territory (ex: outstation AOG)

This position reports operationally to Airbus NA HO Major Repair Services (AASBR) and functionally to Customer Care Center - Head of Customer and Customer and E2E Project Management (SBCR4 organization).

Primary Responsibilities: 

Complex Repair & Modification project management 50%

The job holder serves as the ‘accountable manager’ for the customized innovative support required on complex aircraft damages to ensure a repair or modification assistance is completed and delivered with success, from end to end. 

• Mentor new/lesser-experienced Embodiment Operations Managers

• Oversee a team of cross-discipline and cross-functional subject matter experts ranging from engineers, supply chain management, technicians, etc. for repair events across the various divisions of Airbus across the world

• Responsible for managing event and project objectives, timelines, budgets, quality, etc. from start to finish

• Manage critical projects and intitiataves focused on bridging the regulatory compliance gap between EASA Part 145 and FAA Part 145 requirements 

• Identify and implement process improvements to support more efficient and cost effective solutions for customers proactively

• Identifies pro-actively North America-based customers' needs in the area of A/C repair and modification, and builds and propose AIRBUS service package where relevant

• Manage contract negotiation and agreement with customers, engaging relevant support function (CSD, legal, etc.) to achieve this goal

• Establish and manage the project P&L (Business Control Sheet) for the project taking into account the customer requirements and expectations, and Airbus financial exposure associated with the project risks.

• Manage end-to-end project and hold full accountability for the project Quality, Schedule and P&L

• For each project, establish the project organization, work breakdown structure and integrated planning in compliance with the contractual requirements, industrial capabilities and Airbus policies

• Anticipate and mitigate risks throughout the entire project lifecycle in a proactive manner while maintaining the project within the guidance of the short to mid-term strategy for the Major Repairs global team

• Manage continued alignment with both internal and external leadership on the project scope, budget and timelines

• Create, present, and negotiate cases with internal leadership to secure resources in order to deliver timely solutions 

• Submit Call for Tender to Airbus Procurement team when a BUY approach is preferred.

• Monitor projects costs and maintain a full control of the deal profitability to comply with Airbus financial objectives.

• Reports on project progress at customers' MD Engineering & Maintenance level

• Ensure adherence to policies, processes and regulation in the delivery of the solutions from start to finish

• Perform post project reviews (internal & external)