Configuration Management Team Lead

We are looking for a new Team lead for Configuration Management for Space Systems, within Airbus Defence & Space. You will join an international, diverse and empowered entity working on Configuration, Data Management, PMT, etc. for the Space Systems perimeter, supporting some of Airbus Defence & Space's biggest Space & Satellite manufacturing projects, notably OneSat, Skynet & ESA's Galileo.

How will you contribute to the team…

• You will manage your team of configuration managers and document controllers, including team member's development and growth


• You'll ensure delivery of all commitments taken for Configuration Management, with project & customer satisfaction.


• Support with business proposals and bids, providing costing of activities


• You will manage some of our subcontracting activities, ensuring delivery against complex projects


• You will take ownership of your part of the data transformation plan to move towards the vision of end-to-end digital data flow.
  
  Demonstrable experience in configuration management and Product Life Management (PLM) within a complex, design for manufacturing environment.


• Experience in management of people & projects with strong integration, forward thinking and leadership skills,


• Experience of supporting project proposals and costings associated


• Experience of using Product Life Management (PLM) tools. We use Windchill, and experience of this tool would be an advantage., 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.
  
  Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.


Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.


• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more


• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday


• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities


• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime Pilates.


• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving


• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)


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