Head of Transformation AHNA
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Head of Transformation is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the company’s regional transformation roadmap. Working closely with the Senior Leadership team, they define transformation plans across Airbus Helicopters North America’s (AHNA). The role drives cross-functional initiatives focused on five core pillars: People, Industrial Ecosystem, Customer Centricity, Technology & Innovation, and Sustainability.
Primary Responsibilities:
Transformation & Digitalization: 50%
Build-up an AHNA transformation plan aligned with executive leadership & Mother Company and define the associated change management plan
Function as a project manager with overall responsibility for the successful planning, tracking and execution of multiple, simultaneous, and medium to large complex projects
Optimize business processes to achieve more efficient results including establishing standard processes and best ways of working
Drive the Site Development Planning (SDP) process across regional sites (Grand Prairie, Columbus, Fort Erie) and ensure overall execution.
Leverage data analytics, process automation, and End-to-End (E2E) performance management to eliminate bottlenecks and secure On-Time Delivery (OTD) rate on E2E flows.
Develop and submit the Business Case Analysis when proposing changes
Define an effective data analytics strategy applicable across AHNA
Develop, oversee, monitor and implement the group’s digital strategy in line with organizational values, objectives and priorities
Create and embed a prioritization approach to develop a roadmap for innovation with the relevant processes, tools and metrics to support business objectives and new growth opportunities
Business Improvement: 30%
Propose and implement performance improvement initiative aligned with strategic plan:
Identify and measure the opportunities of competitiveness improvement
Identify the action leverages, risks and management issues of the associated change
Prepare projects launch and make sure of their compliance with the corporate strategic objectives
Implement the methods, tools and states of mind to drive the performance improvement
Champion the adoption and expansion of digital dashboards to provide real-time visibility into key TCOs and TFOs.
Incorporate industry standard methodologies, conduct internal and external benchmarking and implement standards, key measures and metrics
Drive organizational mindset shifts centered on accountability, continuous improvement (LEAN), and a customer-first digital approach to reinforce a productive workplace culture.
Ensure Coordination, Alignment and Communication with Broader Airbus Partners: 20%
Develop an integrated transformation network with liaison within business functions to most effectively perform AHNA transformation, adjusting to changes, developing a long-lasting improvement mentality.
Create and support an environment of digital innovation and best ways of working, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of AHNA in order to increase efficiency & reduce costs
Lead other key functional areas (IM, finance …) to develop and implement the supporting pillars of the successfully achieve transformation projects.
Lead AHNA transformation & digital transformation to success: ensure the required awareness, collaboration, and work packages across a multi-national/multi-cultural/multi-site team encompassing a wide range of functions and levels of seniority
Ensure support and concurrence of key partners in respect to key priorities of AHNA strategy
Develop & implement Airbus Americas Regional transformation plan as well identify alignments for each Airbus Divisions in North America
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned
Qualified Experience and Training:
Education:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in management, project management, business improvement, or similar related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
Master’s or higher degree in management, project management, business improvement or similar related field
Experience:
Required
Minimum ten (10) years in managing complex aerospace projects
Preferred
Team leadership experience
Licensure/Certifications:
Required
None
Preferred
PMP
Travel Required:
10% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
Authorized to Work in the US
Clearance:
None
Qualified Skills:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Required
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
Ability to maintain effective relationships/ communication with internal and external customers
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
Experience in and knowledge of project management
Ability to effectively work leading a matrix organization
Preferred
Knowledge of the contemporary digital landscape of organizations and experience of bringing leading technology and process optimization practices to an organization to drive sustainable improvements in business performance
Demonstrated accomplishment in handling complex programs or projects.
Knowledge of helicopter production and support supplier base
Communication Skills:
Required:
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Preferred:
None
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Required:
Google Suite
Preferred:
Project management software
Complexity of the Role:
Level of Decision Making:
Sets tactics to effectively implement transformation & changes to achieve top company objectives
Gives direction to proposal teams and aligns resources in order to set-up a long lasting improvement mentality
Organizational information:
Reports to the AHNA Chief of Staff
Direct Reports:
Is this a people manager? yes
# of Exempt Reports: 2-5
# of Non-exempt Reports: 0
Job Dimensions:
Manages budget/expenditures as necessary, with responsibility to evaluate most effective use of resources and work with other departments to set communications needs and priorities.
Achieves targets to extend business within financial performance and risk bounds.
Coordinates effectively with a wide variety of partners at AH/AHI (programs, business development, communications, contracts, etc) and with consultants.
Nature of Contacts:
Involved, negotiation type Communication daily with internal and external parties
Physical Requirements:
Onsite or remote: 90% Onsite
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment. Daily
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs. Daily
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs. Daily
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Infrequently
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Approximately 5%-10%
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status
As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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 Helicopters, Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
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