Head of Digital Solution Development

Do you have experience in team management, have you worked in the area of software development 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 Digital Solution Development to join our Digital Solutions, Customer Services team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will be responsible for the leadership of digital project execution.

You will be part of the Digital Solutions, Customer Services team responsible for developing accelerating growth and operational efficiency using digital products.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Head of Digital Solution Development will be to manage a team of developers working on the maintenance of current applications or the development of new A220 digital solutions.

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 that makes it a truly special place to call home.

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 (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a 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:

• Lead the team of developers in successful execution of digital projects;

• Ensure that the team follows Airbus development guidelines;

• Act as a technology counselor for the Digital Solutions team;

• Manage the resource allocation to projects;

• Work closely with the Digital Project Leaders to provide all required estimates and analysis for the project initiation;

• Maintain a team dashboard and provide weekly KPIs;

• Liaise with European counterparts and provide required visibility on projects;

• Promote the digital best practices and align on Airbus SD processes.

Your profile

• You possess a bachelor degree in technology;

• You have ten (10) + years of experience in IT and software development;

• You have experience in resource management;

• Good understanding of project delivery methods including waterfall and agile;

• Strong personality and ability to keep teams motivated through the organization transformation;

• You possess the ability to foster communication, engagement and teamwork;

• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to structure and articulate messages effectively to different audiences at all levels.

This role may involve some travels for business (worldwide).

Travel Required: Occasional travel overseas

Regular business travels will be expected; consequently you must be willing to travel accordingly.

Possible on-call duties during week-ends 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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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.

Legal Entity:

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital <JF-IM-DI>

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About us

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with the Space and Defence and Helicopters divisions, Airbus is Europe's largest aerospace and space company and a global leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international, with some 148,000 employees at 180 sites worldwide. The company has final assembly lines for aircraft and helicopters in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

In Canada, more than 4,500 people work at Airbus and its subsidiaries' ten sites and offices, including more than 4,000 in Quebec.

The main production sites are the headquarters of the A220 commercial aircraft program and Airbus Atlantic Canada, both located in Mirabel, Quebec. Other Airbus sites and subsidiaries are located in Ontario - Airbus Helicopters Canada in Fort Erie and NAVBLUE in Waterloo - Nova Scotia and Quebec.

A member of the Airbus family for more than five years, the A220, designed and assembled in Quebec and renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility, has become a preferred choice for airlines.