Product Change Leader / Leader de projet - Changement de produit

Do you have experience in project management, have you worked in Aerospace 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 Product Change Leader to join our Configuration Management Program team based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada), where you will work jointly with the product development teams as well as a multi-function team who will support you in the execution of your mandates.

You will be part of the Configuration Management Program team whose mission is to ensure configuration management across the entire company and has under its responsibility change management projects. The team organization is established in such a way as to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as a Product Change Leader will be to:

• Lead projects, from launch to production and in-service implementation, through all their phases: detailed design, development, parts manufacturing, and assembly.
• Lead aircraft configuration in an MFT (Integrated Work Team) approach;
• Be responsible for achieving milestones in accordance with program requirements in terms of schedule, cost (NRC and RC), quality, resources, and scope.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft program headquarters is located in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, a stone's throw from the dynamic city of Montreal. Renowned for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for young or experienced professionals, as well as for families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities, making it a truly special place to call home.

Because we take care of you:

• Financial benefits: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan, and share purchase plan.
• Work/life balance: A hybrid working policy, an on-site cafeteria, a highly competitive leave policy.
• Well-being / health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discount program, on-site medical service, free shuttle service between Montreal and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Evolution opportunities and numerous training possibilities (catalog of over 10,000 e-learning courses available in open access to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programs, national and international mobility).

At Airbus, we help you work, connect, and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we promote flexibility in our ways of working to stimulate the spirit of innovation.

Your challenges:

• Demonstrate leadership by inspiring and motivating multidisciplinary teams, internal and external to Airbus, including engineering, industry, quality, procurement, suppliers, and work package managers, and maintain adequate staffing levels in accordance with program requirements;
• Plan and manage timelines between the opening and closing of a change request, moving from solution definition to incorporation in production and in-service;
• Ensure contributions for the resolution of contract updates and commercial issues through procurement teams;
• Represent the program management office in numerous internal decision-making forums for program strategy;
• Anticipate crises or disruptions and, if necessary, lead the necessary recovery actions;
• Implement a robust risk and opportunity management system;
• Ensure consistent decision-making at the highest level in accordance with operational needs and escalate issues if necessary;
• Prepare and present changes to various decision-making forums and governance bodies.

Your profile:

• You hold a degree or diploma in management/engineering, or you have 15 years of equivalent experience (PMP is an asset);
• You have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in product development;
• You demonstrate a high level of leadership and influence;
• You have good knowledge of the Google suite and Planisware (an asset);
• You have good analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills;
• You show open-mindedness and a great ability to work in a team;
• You have a sense of organization, demonstrate autonomy, and have perseverance;
• You are bilingual (spoken and written) in French and English.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), multiple contacts with Airbus entities located around the world, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located around the world, knowledge of English is required for this position.

This work requires awareness related to all potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity; these values are the foundation of the success, reputation, and sustainable growth of the company.

Do you not seem to match 100%? No worries! Airbus will support you in finding the position that best matches your skills and aspirations.

Give a new dimension to your career by submitting your online application now!