Performance and Project Management Expert FAL Line A

You have experience in project management, operations management, performance management or continuous improvement, you have worked closely with Operations and you want to grow and develop new skills? This position is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft program is looking for a Performance and Project Management Expert to join our team, based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada), where you will work jointly with the A line team of the A220 Final Assembly Line (FAL), based in Mirabel.

Your role as a performance expert will be to support the Operations Manager (functional link) in the overall coordination of performance improvement projects (following SQCDP).

Your challenges:

• Be the strategic partner of the Autonomous Production Team (EAP3) in terms of Deadlines, Cost, Quality, HSE, People and Project Performance and FAL Line A (Business Unit).

• Support the Operations Manager in his decision-making: provide the analyzes required for decision-making, lead critical actions for the sector, and any other required element

• Lead activities related to Business Unit communications with both internal and external stakeholders

• Lead People Change Management activities including but not limited to improving employee engagement

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and various stakeholders to resolve problems

• Collaborate with experts from other teams with the aim of standardization,

• Transform the Operations Manager's vision into a strategic plan and monitor its progress;

• Support and be proactive in adapting Governance to maintain a high-performing organization that enables decision-making;

• Be the relay for escalations with the AOS team and the strategic analysts of the team,

• Develop, harmonize and update integrated plans;

• Collaborate and support the quality structure of the plans through the implementation of performance indicators

• Manage risks and opportunities for the sector and ensure that they are reported according to Airbus standards to the organization's risk and ops leader

• Use specific project management tools and methodologies to ensure optimal execution;

• Set up and manage the governance of multidisciplinary teams, internal and external to Airbus;

• Guarantee the overall consistency of initiatives leading to an improvement in the organization's CVAT (improvement routines, PDCA, VSA, Balance Score Card…)

Requirements

Your profile:

• You hold a bachelor's degree (first university cycle) in Management, Project Management, Engineering or equivalent;

• You have at least 8 years of experience in project management or program management or equivalent;

• Leadership and Influence: You demonstrate strong leadership skills and a high level of influence, able to adapt to diverse audiences, including managers at all levels. You have the necessary experience to support teams through change.

• Organizational and Analytical Skills: You are an organized person and have good analysis, planning and problem management skills. These skills allow you to ensure good decision-making in line with operational needs and to escalate problems as needed. You are also able to manage several priorities at the same time.

• Collaboration and Facilitation: You are open-minded, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate great ability to work in a team. You are able to organize and facilitate workshops with numerous stakeholders to achieve the set objectives.

• You are bilingual (French and English).

About Us

Gestal North America is a partner of choice for companies in the aerospace, shipbuilding and energy sectors. We offer a full range of services, from design to execution, including maintenance. Our experts support our clients in optimizing their production processes, ensuring compliance with the most rigorous standards and improving their overall performance.

Our values: Quality is everyone's business, and our commitment to continuous improvement transforms errors into opportunities for excellence. We promote a respectful and benevolent work environment where employees thrive. If you are ready to take on challenges and foster innovation, join us!