At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing product changes for the A220 aircraft.
- Company: Join Airbus, a leader in aerospace innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, hybrid work, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with great career growth and a vibrant location.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the aerospace industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Master's degree and 10+ years in program management required.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
Do you have Product Change Management (CM) experience, have you worked in the aerospace industry and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!
The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a head of Programmes Control CM team to join our Programmes CM department based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada). The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.
Your role as Head Of A220 Programmes Control CM team will be to lead a team of analysts and specialists in order to secure the operational execution of the product change boards, the adherence to the operating process by the CM community and run the monitoring and continuous improvement of that scope. The job holder covers the entire scope of the A220 CM activities group with a focus on the change process and works in collaboration with other functions such as in the Programme Development team where the PCLs (Product Change Leader) are located.
Your working environment: The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities.
How we care for you:
- Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
- Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
- Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, free shuttle service between Montreal and Mirabel and carpooling application.
- Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.
Your challenges:
- Managing the Change Control Boards (CCB) which includes the upstream preparation, data and prerequisites validation and agenda of product changes, as well as arbitration in session for the pre-CCB by delegation from the HO Programme CM department.
- Securing the CM deliverables for the selected large product changes.
- Ensuring an Operator support to the PCL community in supporting their adherence to the change process.
- Supporting the development of the Product Change Request (PCR) dossier.
- Hosting the CM Community of practice with the PCLs and monitoring adherence to the change process.
- Delivering and updating the CM operating Plan and communicating it for use by all functions.
- Measuring the Performance and Quality of the CM process execution (CMPQ) and communicating the associated dashboard/KPIs.
- Identifying the gaps in competencies and processes to be jointly managed with PCL manager or CoC CM.
- Ensuring delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.
Your boarding pass:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business.
- 10+ years’ experience in Program / Configuration Management / Engineering.
- 5+ years in managing operational teams.
- Collaborative, Structured, and takes initiative in a challenging environment.
- Good Leadership skills.
- Good Business acumen.
- Ability to communicate technically complex information with stakeholders and motivate team members.
- Applied skills in product configuration and change management.
- In-depth understanding of organizations, processes.
- Project Management skills with the ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple projects.
- Advanced level in English and fluent in French.
This role may involve some travels for business (worldwide), 1-2 per year with colleagues in Airbus Europe. Possible on-call duties during weekends and/or holiday seasons. 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.
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Responsable Programme du Control de la gestion du Changement / Head of Programme Control Change[...] in Montréal employer: Airbus Aircraft
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Located in the serene and vibrant Mirabel area, employees enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive financial benefits, and extensive training opportunities, all while being part of a collaborative and innovative team culture. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Airbus fosters an environment where every individual can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the future of aerospace.
