Job Description:
Job Description Date: 08/Dec/2025
Role : Application Manager
Description:
Airbus is looking for an Application Manager and this is a key role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of an organization's software applications, from strategic planning and implementation to ongoing maintenance and support. This role serves as the crucial link between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that applications meet business needs, are reliable, and are optimized for performance and efficiency. The Application Manager is a subject matter expert who provides technical direction, manages a team of specialists, and drives continuous improvement for the product irrespective of the technology.
The successful candidate will be joining the IIDPPT based out of India and working on the Application Management within the Product landscape
We seek out curious minds. We value attention to detail, and we care deeply about outcomes. We’re looking for passionate people, eager to learn, willing to share, establishing innovative ways of working and influencing culture change. Challenges are numerous and exciting. You will benefit from working with vibrant and diverse teams of engineers, developing your skills through extensive dedicated training programs, the opportunity to travel and you will be empowered to make the difference!
This job requires the constant awareness of the compliance risks we face in day-to-day responsibilities. Continuous commitment to act with integrity with each other, with your communities, business partners and suppliers is the foundation of your success and sustainable growth.
The commitment to integrity is supported by your adherence to all internal policies and procedures that govern business activities. Compliance with these policies will also protect Airbus reputation and brand, some of our most strategic and important assets.
Key Responsibilities:
Application Lifecycle Management And Strategic Planning and Roadmap:
Collaborate with business leaders to understand their objectives and translate them into a long-term application strategy.
Develop and maintain the application roadmap, prioritizing enhancements, upgrades, and new implementations.
Manage application-related budgets, including licensing, support costs, and project expenses.
Operational Management and Support:
Ensure the high availability, performance, and security of all managed applications.
Oversee the incident, problem, and change management processes for the application portfolio.
Provide expert-level (Level 2/3) technical support and troubleshoot complex issues.
Stakeholder and Vendor Management:
Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Manage relationships with third-party software vendors and service providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Gather requirements from users and business units to ensure applications are aligned with their needs.
Continuous Improvement and Governance:
Proactively identify opportunities to optimize application performance, streamline business processes, and reduce costs.
Establish and enforce application governance standards, including documentation, security protocols, and data integrity.
The concerned domain is Product Life Cycle Management
Qualification & Experience:
Engineering graduate with 6 to 8 years of experience in anyone of the PLM tools such as ARAS (preferred) / Windchill / ENOVIA
Hands on experience in ARAS with playing the role of a Functional Acceptance Tester (preferred)
Minimum 2 years of experience in Application Management.
Proven experience in overseeing applications and/or a team of IT professionals and budget management.
Skills in PLM domain processes and ability to understand business jargons
Strong technical background with a solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), IT infrastructure, and database management.
Good Experience in Team Leading Capabilities in Application support and Project.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Customer facing skill. Experience on working with European customers and Vendor management.
Knowledge on software product cost monitoring & optimization.
Knowledge on any software programming which will help
Strong background of the all the deployment enablers like ET4GPMG / Ctrl-M / DaaS / AVDs etc
Strong background on client deployment specificities including Extended Enterprise
Awareness on working in Waterfall, Agile Scrum and/or Kanban projects.
Advanced level of English
French knowledge will be an added advantage
Travel
Willingness to travel for long & short term to Europe
Success Metrics
Success will be measured in a variety of areas, including but not limited to
Solve issues on time and in quality
Propose and implement service improvement
Achieve the customer satisfaction
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.
Company:
Airbus India Private LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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