Programme Management Widebody Systems Placement
Two exciting opportunities have arisen to join the Widebody Systems UK Team as a Project Leader within the Systems Landing Gear & Fuel areas. The aim of the internship is to develop skills in Project and Programme Management within the remit of Widebody Systems (Landing Gear & Fuel).
The Widebody Systems UK team (A330 & A350) offers an interesting and challenging environment that covers the spectrum of aircraft activities from new developments, support to aircraft build and deliveries to customers, supporting a large in-service fleet with technical issues, whilst managing an ageing aircraft fleet.
The Project Leader will assist in managing a number of projects and tasks within the Landing Gear or Fuel systems areas. This will be achieved by integrating with the various stakeholder functions to ultimately deliver Programme priorities on time, cost, quality and performance.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for people who would like to expand their knowledge and develop in a Project Leader role and gain Project Leader experience in the Widebody Systems UK Team.
This is an interesting area of the business and successful candidates will be able to develop an understanding of the whole business and how it operates as well as working on some quite technical projects and directly contribute to Airbus' sustainability goals.
What you will be doing:
The Project Leader reports to the Programme Management Team (Filton). You will be expected to demonstrate good communication, facilitation and coordination skills in order to ensure clarity across all stakeholders for given projects within the remit of Widebody Systems UK (A330 and A350).
Key activities include:
* Assist in leading some activities within their portfolio, aiming to deliver work packages in line with agreed planning to ensure they achieve challenging time, cost and quality objectives;
* Secure that processes are in place and implemented to ensure clear project direction within the cross functional teams to ultimately deliver to time, cost & quality;
* Provide regular progress reporting and escalate issues that need to be resolved cross functionally;
* Key end results include ensuring project costs remain within budgets, customer priorities and expectations are managed, and that development and modification projects are delivered to the declared target or Point of Embodiment.
This role might involve some travel for business to visit other Airbus sites in the UK or abroad.
Requirements:
Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform us of your graduation date on your application.
Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent;
* Strong team-player attitude;
* Self motivation, able to work independently and eagerness to learn;
* Ability to understand specifications, design drawings and technical details;
* Capacity to work in a transnationally managed environment;
* Ability to influence and lead multi-functional teams;
* Nice to have experience in managing projects;
* Preferably have experience in facilitating, coordinating and directing meetings.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
About Airbus
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses.
At Airbus, we draw on each other’s expertise and experience and put our passion and determination into exploring sustainable aerospace developments. We connect to the best minds. We make bold decisions. We find smart solutions. We get the world’s most advanced technologies off the ground.
Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.
Together we can achieve extraordinary things – on the ground, in the sky and in space.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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