Head of Technology and Product Management

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WHAT WE DO?

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LOCATION: Site Based Mon-Fri - Newport, South Wales

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Involves working within the UK Defence industry, requiring the applicants to be UK Nationals Only (No Dual Nationals) and able to be security cleared to a UK Eyes Only SC level

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• 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, 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
  

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

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

As the Head of Product Management and Technology Strategy, you will lead the capability in incorporating the spheres of Research & Development, Pre-Sales Engineering, PLM/CM and the Office of Principal Architects and Technical Experts. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to revolutionise their career and make a name for themselves in the industry.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Technical Leadership and implementation of Product Management Best Practices across our product portfolio
• Development and Management of enduring Technology Strategies across our product portfolio
• Direct Line Management of Principal Architects and Technical Experts
• Indirect Line Management of our Configuration Management Capability (Manager of Manager)
• Mentorship of participants in our Early Career Programme (20x Graduates and Apprentices)

ABOUT YOU

Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with demonstrated experience of:

• First Line Management of Senior Engineers and Experts
• Second Line Management (of small functional teams)
• Technical Leadership across complex matrix organisations
• System Engineering across a complex portfolio of projects and products
• Product Lifecycle Management tools and practices
• Business and Quality Management Systems
• Safety and Security Regulatory Compliance of Products and Engineering Environments

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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.

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