Project Management

The job holder will work as Project Manager within the Manufacturing Innovation team in Tianjin as part of Airbus China R&D Centre. It’s the job holder’s responsibility to successfully create, coordinate and execute manufacturing innovation projects in cooperation with internal and external partners. It includes delivering products, services, and solutions in line with the respective project charter, monitoring and controlling project performance along agreed KPIs and related targets, and applying the project management knowledge areas.

Responsibilities

Successfully create, coordinate and execute manufacturing innovation projects in cooperation with internal and external partners; Deliver products, services, and solutions in line with the respective project charter; Monitor and control project performance along agreed KPIs and related targets; Apply project management knowledge areas; Provide advanced manufacturing solutions to internal customers, focusing on the application of new technologies in company digital transformation; Identify digital transformation opportunities, clarify requirements, engage in technical discussions, identify suitable suppliers, and ultimately develop feasible R&D projects; Own project delivery, manage allocated resources to successfully deliver projects on time, cost, quality; Lead projects throughout all project milestones including successful PoC, industrial maturity and support operational leaders until full industrial implementation; Collaborate closely with internal functional teams to ensure timely resolution of internal customer issues; Assist to guide the projects towards industrialization; Manage, coach and guide suppliers and visitors on site according to security & EHS rules; Maintain project plans and proactively resolve issues within required timeframe; Collaborate with stakeholders for all implementation processes

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor degree in engineering; At least 3 years of experience in enterprise digital transformation, advanced manufacturing technology application, or industrial vision project implementation, with experience in at least two digitalization and advanced manufacturing implementation projects; In-depth understanding of the business processes and information/digital systems of at least one manufacturing industry, not limited to aerospace, consumer electronics, automotive, oil and gas, mining, or healthcare, and familiarity with the needs and implementation of advanced manufacturing technology in that industry; Familiarity with industrial automation, advanced manufacturing, knowledge of AI technology and deep learning; Minimum 5 years of project management experience; Fluent English both in written and oral speaking; Project management, strong skills in communication and presentation, planning and forecasting, risk management, budgeting, tracking & monitoring, subject matter expertise, PM methodologies; Autonomy in working, pro-active attitude and ownership in project delivery, good analytical skills, structured way of thinking, open minded, comfortable with a diverse working environment; Awareness of any potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity

Nice to have

Aerospace manufacturing, Industrial engineering, Automation, and advanced manufacturing related major preferred; Experience in aircraft product design and manufacturing; Automation product development background; PMP or PM related certificates/experience

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements