Responsable des opérations de projets R&T (h/f) / R&T Project Operations Manager (f/m)

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Job Description: Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a R&T Project Operations Manager (f/m) to join our R&T Operations team based in Elancourt, France. You will be part of a team developing Research & Technology (R&T) projects. As part of the R&T Operations team, you will be involved in driving operational excellence and contract management aiming at ensuring seamless project execution and alignment with strategic organizational objectives. Your working environment: A stone’s throw away from The Palace of Versailles and located near Paris, Elancourt is a dynamic city, part of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines agglomeration. The city offers various cultural and outdoor activities through a rich network of associations. Several options are available to get to Airbus site by public transport. How we care for you:Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis. Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services. Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application. Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility. 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. Your challenges:The R&T Project Operations Manager (f/m) is responsible for driving operational excellence through the standardization of project governance, rigorous financial and TRL lifecycle management, and the continuous optimization of digital tools and processes to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with strategic organizational objectives, including contract management, more specifically: Project Initiation & Governance: Facilitate timely project openings by driving the definition of the SoW, Project Data Sheet, and UP-DEV documentation, providing coaching to Project Managers to ensure alignment, configuration, and accurate baselining. Project Execution & Performance Management: Support Technology Domain Managers (TDMs) and Program Managers in overseeing project execution, ensuring adherence to milestones, deliverables, and quality standards (oToCoQ), while providing proactive problem-solving and escalation management. Financial & Resource Oversight: Manage operational budgets, including the administration of Public/CTO funding, budget initiation, deviation implementation, and the development of accurate bottom-up forecasting. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Management: Coordinate the definition, scheduling, and execution of the TRL review plan, ensuring process compliance, meticulous documentation, and effective action tracking in collaboration with Project Managers and TDMs. Operational Excellence & Digital Systems: Drive continuous improvement of R&T operational processes and documentation while managing the maintenance, optimization, and user support of digital tools (e.g., JIRA, Qlik, Google Suite, and UP-DEV) and monthly KPI reporting. The Contract management activity consists in ensuring compliance with external contract commitments regarding deliveries, invoicing, payments, and terms and conditions, more specifically: Lifecycle Accountability: Accountable for contract execution from KO until all financial obligations (including those to partners and suppliers where applicable) are closed and validated by Finance & Control. Administrative and Financial Oversight: While Project Managers handle technical matters, the Contract Manager is specifically responsible for all administrative and financial contract items. Decision-Making and Risk Management: The Contract Manager has veto rights during bid preparation (at MG03) and must provide prior approval for all contract-related decisions during execution, even if they are cost-neutral. They are also responsible, jointly with the Project Manager, for continuous Risk and Opportunity management. Stakeholder Coordination and Support: They act as the focal point for contractual matters, coordinating with Project Managers, SupportFunctions (Legal, Finance, Commercial & Contracts), and Public Funding agencies to manage contract changes, claims, and waivers. Your profile:Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in Project Management with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related discipline. Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace applications, with experience in UP-DEV, JIRA, and Qlik. English at negotiation level (written and spoken); French is a plus. Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders while firmly defending contractual requirements and business interests. Advanced negotiation, coordination, and reporting skills Actively drives discussions, anticipates challenges, and steers stakeholders toward favourable outcomes Thrives in an international, cross-cultural environment Familiarity with defence and space industry is a major plus. This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. 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. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! FR VersionAirbus Defence and Space recherche un Responsable des opérations de projets R&T (h/f) pour rejoindre notre équipe R&T Operations basée à Élancourt, en France. Vous ferez partie d'une équipe développant des projets de Recherche & Technologie (R&T). En tant que membre de l'équipe R&T Operations, vous serez impliqué(e) dans le pilotage de l'excellence opérationnelle et de la gestion des contrats visant à garantir une exécution fluide des projets et un alignement avec les objectifs stratégiques de l'organisation. Votre environnement de travail :A deux pas du Château de Versailles et située à proximité de Paris, Elancourt est une ville dynamique, faisant partie de l'agglomération de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. La ville propose diverses activités culturelles et de plein air grâce à un riche réseau d'associations. Plusieurs options sont disponibles pour se rendre sur le site d'Airbus par les transports en commun. Comment nous prenons soin de vous :Avantages financiers: Salaire attractif, accords d’intéressement et de participation, plan d'épargne salariale abondé par Airbus, plan d’actionnariat salarié sur la base du volontariat, avec attribution d'actions gratuites en fonction du nombre d'actions souscrites. Équilibre vie privée / professionnelle : Des jours de congés supplémentaires pour occasions spéciales et des options de transfert de congés, un comité d'entreprise proposant de nombreuses activités socio-culturelles et sportives et d’autres services. Bien-être / santé : couverture complémentaire des frais de santé et de prévoyance (incapacité, invalidité, décès). Selon le site : centre de services de santé, services de conciergerie, salle de sport, application de covoiturage. Développement individuel : des opportunités d’évolution et des possibilités de formations nombreuses (catalogue de plus de 10.000 e-formations disponibles en libre accès pour développer votre employabilité, certifications, programmes de développement accéléré, parcours expert, mobilité nationale et internationale). Chez Airbus, nous vous aidons à travailler, à vous connecter et à collaborer plus facile