Space Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship

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Space Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship

Launch an exciting career by joining our Airbus Apprenticeship Programme! Our Apprentices receive second to none training, gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to make an immediate contribution when you enter the workforce. 

Our Degree Apprenticeships offer a full degree with no fees, plus vocational training with a regular salary. You will study towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management at a local University, the course duration is typically 4 years and your attendance will be on a day or block release basis. Project managers are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a project. They have responsibility for delivering the project in line with defined objectives, taking decisions to manage stakeholder expectations by leading a multi-skilled, cross-disciplinary team to deliver the project to time, cost and quality requirements.

While ‘in the office’, you will join the Supply Chain Quality Management (SCQM) team. As a SCQM, you will be the primary interface with the nominated supplier(s) and responsible for the relationship between the supplier and Airbus.  You will be fully responsible for managing the purchase phase of the supply chain core process and delivery of hardware to projects on time, to cost and fulfilling all performance and quality requirements.

Via industrial placements, you will also gain exposure to other areas of the business (equipment/spacecraft production, logistics, Product/Quality Assurance, systems engineering etc.) in order to attain a broad understanding of all stakeholder’s activities and to build a strong network.

What you will be doing: 

Whilst at work:

• Responsibility for the On Time and On Quality (OTOQ) from suppliers of complex and high value RF equipment for Telecommunications Spacecraft 
• Day-to-day contact with the supplier and management of contract implementation (multi-project, international); timely and accurate reporting and facilitation of appropriate technical interaction between internal experts and supplier
• Acquiring in-depth knowledge of supplier leading to effective control and improvement, identifying risks and ensuring implementation of appropriate mitigating actions
• Management of project lifecycle; coordination of key stakeholders, chairing reviews, ensure drum beating and action follow up to maintain key project milestones
• Escalation, both at the supplier or within Airbus as relevant – communication to all levels of the business

Whilst at university, you will gain knowledge and understanding of:

• Procurement and contract management
• Quality management
• Estimating, planning and scheduling
• Risk management
• Project change control
• Stakeholder and communications management
• Organisational change management

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 3 A Levels at Grades A to C, or a vocational equivalent

AND

• GCSE Maths and English Language at  4/C or above

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Analytical mindset 
• Good communication skills
• Ability to build relationships
• Autonomy
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved 
• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations. Please note you must include a paragraph displaying which degree you would like to pursue (out of the 4 options listed at the top of the job description) and why. 

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

About Airbus

Apprenticeships with Airbus“It’s an amazing career start - you’re getting hands-on experience and all course fees paid, whilst you earn a salary!”

Achieve extraordinary things!

At the forefront of innovation and a proven leader in global aerospace, Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers cutting-edge commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transporters, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, cyber and communications security, urban mobility and other solutions for customers on a global scale. At Airbus, we draw on each other’s expertise and experience and put our passion and determination into exploring sustainable aerospace developments. We connect to the best minds. We make bold decisions. We find smart solutions. We get the world’s most advanced technologies off the ground.

Earn while you learn, no course fees!

As an apprentice at Airbus, you’ll be taking your first steps towards building your career. We’ve carefully designed our apprenticeship programmes to give you valuable practical training while you complete your college or university studies.

Your studies will be paid for and you’ll earn while you learn, so you’ll be off to a racing start at the end of your apprenticeship. At the same time, every day at Airbus brings something new and exciting to do. What you do will make a real difference – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

How to apply

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