Business Manager (Long leave cover)

Business Manager (Long leave cover)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Business Manager (Long leave cover)

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We are looking for a Business Manager (Long Leave Cover) for our GBS! Airframe Services (SR) is a Business Line within Airbus Customer Services, focusing on chargeable optional modifications and embodiment services for in‑service aircraft. As the jobholder, you will join the Lifecycle and Fleet Technical Management Programme Team (SRA) in the Airframe Services organization and assist in managing the business and financial performance of the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Programme Operating Plan, forecast, and updates with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to budget & costs management at Programme level and support detailed cost tracking; serve as the Programme focal point to Finance for all financial‑controlling activities.
• Programme resource planning and management to support the business plan and growth, including workload/workforce assessment.
• Pilot improvement projects in the Programme organization; lead projects that require transversal coordination across the internal organization.
• Set up, maintain, and coordinate Programme governance (particularly the monthly Project Review).
• Manage Risks & Opportunities: prepare Quarterly R&O sessions, update the Airbus risk database (ARM).
• Measure business performance via collection, consolidation, and synthesis of performance indicators.
• Manage performance through stakeholder exchange on performance data, root‑cause analysis, and recommendations to enable decision‑making.
• Identify/define improvement projects to reach targeted performance.

Requirements

• Curious, adaptive, team player, and open‑minded – with the ability to interact with many stakeholders.
• Financial Analyst with SAP knowledge and skills.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English at a negotiation level.
• Ability to synthesize key points and create leadership presentation supports.
• Reliable and accurate, with a high level of standard of expectations.
• Awareness of the aviation environment and OEM positioning desirable.

Benefits

• The chance to work in a multicultural environment.
• Opportunity to grow skills and capabilities through Airbus learning offers and career opportunities worldwide.
• A hybrid working model that combines onsite and offsite work.
• A modern office well connected to public transportation.
• A motivated and fun crew to build and shape the GBS together.
• An intense and exciting onboarding experience.

This job requires 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 Portugal SA

Employment Type: Fixed term

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Improvement & Performance Management

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