A220 Program Management

Job Description:

About the job

As the A220 Program Manager, you are the driving force behind the program's support and commercial success at Satair. You will architect and spearhead critical end-to-end improvements, from innovating processes to shaping policies and to ensuring the right level of communication is directed towards our customers. This is a high-impact role where you'll orchestrate a diverse network of stakeholders to deliver exceptional results. As the A220 Profit & Loss for all A220 business lines, you and the team are key responsible for the program's triumph and our customers' satisfaction.

Responsibilities to drive the overall A220 Program success for Satair

Strategic Project Leadership (40%)

• Lead cross-functional projects to mature and improve the A220 Spares business, support, and overall customer satisfaction.

• Identify process gaps, initiate value stream mapping (VSM) workshops, and drive initiatives to prepare the business for future fleet development.

• Establish relevant business cases and manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with the whole organization.

• Ability to manage all initiatives and projects in designated Airbus Project Management frameworks and tools

Commercial Management & Business Analysis (30%)

• Hold net margin accountability for A220 products, including negotiating new pricing policies and forecasting budget needs with Airbus Canada and Satair.

• Perform strategic analysis of the business to identify and act on levers that substantiate and increase the financial plan and maximize profitability.

• Develop, analyze, and present data-driven solutions and reports on sales results, market share, pricing efficiency, forecasting, and inventory.

• Establish commercial offers, determine pricing conditions, and provide direct support for aircraft sales campaigns as needed.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations (25%)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all levels of customer organizations to ensure their needs are understood and met.

• Work closely with Sales and Support Directors to build customer confidence in Airbus's commitment to the A220 program.

• Provide clear visibility to internal and external stakeholders on project roadmaps, progress, and expected improvements.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

• Ad-hoc support of the Program Team

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

• Versatility to be a Program Manager and also to be a Project Manager that can handle a wide variety of assignments, particularly in the transition and improvement phase

• Excellent skills in building presentations and presenting to both senior executives and customers

• Excellent commercial skills and business acumen (3 to 5 years of commercial business experience) 

• Demonstrable success in projecting and negotiating financial targets (AOP)

• Strong understanding of the Commercial aviation aftermarket supply chain (3 to 5 years of experience)

• Advanced level analytic skills (ability to see big picture) and data analytics

• Excellent stakeholder management skills

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, strong influencing and assertiveness skills

• Advanced utilizing google sheets and slides, Use of SAP or other ERP system a plus

• Advanced utilizing Skywise is a plus, advanced in tools that support data analytics

• Plus: Experience in Agile Ways of Working

Education:

• A Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or Aerospace or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in program management, project management, or product management in sales/customer service (preferably in the aviation industry)

Travel Required:

• 20 percent both domestic and intercontinental

• Able to travel sometimes on short notice

Complexity:

• Ability to conduct multi-functional projects in a complex environment with different entities

• Ability to analyze processes and structures like a consultant, to identify process gaps and to propose work arounds

• Ability to think creatively and crosswise during development of new strategies, but at the same time being precise and hands-on at its implementation

• Ability to negotiate and resolve disputes downstream/upstream

• Ability negotiate budgets needs

• Ability to build and present decision papers and marketing pitches

• Ability to develop commercial agreements and converting lead

Decision Making:

• Strategic: The Program Manager makes high-impact decisions and recommendations that shape the A220 Spares business. This includes developing new strategies to maximize profitability, negotiating budget needs, and building business cases to prepare for the future.

• Tactical: The role involves taking decisions on pricing policies, resolving disputes with upstream/downstream partners, and building and presenting decision papers or marketing pitches to influence key stakeholders.

• Operational: The position requires the ability to manage projects hands-on, and provide direct support to ensure the successful implementation of defined strategies and initiatives.

What does your next challenge look like?

At Satair, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe.

We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan.

In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide.

Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures.

If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow.

Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company!

About SATAIR

Satair offers first class material management solutions in the aftermarket business of the aviation industry. We are working to be the most customer-centric organization in providing commercial aviation spares parts to make the world continue flying. We are constantly taking customer experience to new levels by improving how we fulfill and deliver customers’ orders quickly and accurately, anywhere in the world. To meet this goal, Satair is continually striving to innovate and provide best-in-class service levels by pioneering new products and services in a fast growing business environment.

With our global functional organization spanning across 11 different sites and locations worldwide with more than 1.700 people and a turnover of $3.0 billion, you will be part of a truly global family.

Our customers have the ultimate goal to operate their fleet and our Airbus aircraft safely, efficiently in a cost-time-quality effective manner and of course with the expected comfort level for their customers. We at Satair do everything to support our customers in this.

If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/sataircompany!

What do we offer at SATAIR?

At SATAIR, you will find much more than a job - we offer you the possibility of growing both your personal and professional capacities in a fun, supportive and informal working environment, where you will be encouraged to engage, share knowledge and ideas.

SATAIR is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We love to bring in people with different backgrounds and experiences as we believe it enhances our performance immensely! 

Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees in Copenhagen: 

• Competitive remuneration, including short term incentive bonus on all levels

• Work/life balance: hybrid working, flex time, maternity/paternity/parental leave, 29 days of holiday + senior and flex days

• Personal development: personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions and many internal mobility opportunities, both locally and globally 

• Health and well-being: Health insurance, in-house canteen with many healthy options 

Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company

Please send us your CV and application as soon as possible as we will be interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. Do not miss this chance to become part of an exceptional global team!

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

 

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Company:

Satair A/S

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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