Head of Digital Operations - Industrial Solutions

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About Position

Are you passionate about IT, experienced in software development techniques, operations management and convinced by the business added value of digitalization in Operations for the Industrial landscape.

Airbus started its digital journey. The objective being to transform the company and to prepare it for the future. This transformation includes new global governance, new ways of working and the implementation of digital business services and platforms.

Airbus is looking for a Group Manager – Digital for Operations - Industrial Solutions  to join the Bangalore, India location.

The Group Manager is part of the Digital function and is responsible for the day to day management of Industrial Solutions team, which is located within Digital for Operations part of our Digital Global In-house Centre (GIC). Success of this position will require strong international collaboration with global Airbus teams.

Digital for Operations is responsible for developing and maintaining applications across different Products using ERP(SAP) and Non ERP platforms with high level technologies and functional architecture. Our team is answering business needs from the whole Airbus organization across the world, mainly Europe, related to the Operations and Industrial landscape. The team follows the last way of working such as agile-at-scale, with several squads working in parallel to deliver products in a user centric approach (customer satisfaction).. The team is working in close collaboration with the Products Managers in Europe.

As a Group Manager, you will be working with Various Digital Mobile applications (ERP & NoN ERP)  teams to achieve the ambitious goal of digital transformation in the Industrial context. Specifically considering the technical and functional skills, it is expected that you are passionate about delivery and service excellence, with a strong understanding and respect for Airbus values. You will establish team goals by fully understanding the business strategy and considering the organizational priorities, identify and evaluate business & technical trends and choose a course of action to achieve the same. You will accomplish the team results/performance by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring coaching and leading the team in the right direction.

Primary responsibilities 

• Manage and lead the Industrial  Solutions team within the respect of Airbus values in close collaboration with the Product Manager in Europe

  
  

• Design and Develop solution for Operations in Airbus Commercial division using Mobile technologies

  
  

• Strong Knowledge Augmented Worker Service (MR/AR/VR). 

  
  

• Strong Knowledge of the MR/AR/VR and Mobile App Development

  
  

• Understanding of programming, algorithms, software engineering principles, software architecture, and software testing

  
  

• Knowledge on working with technologies WONDERWARE / SCADA / Simatic IT/SAP ABAP, OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)

  
  

• Work closely with various Product Service leaders across Airbus Domains to optimize the tools and processes to bring standard and sustainable tools

  
  

• Enable team to drive simplification and optimization of daily activities and tools being used across domain

  
  

• Support team in building the roadmap on plan for future applications 

  
  

• Lead the team using a performance management and development process with the right training program.

  
  

• Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action when it’s required.

  
  

• Coach, mentor, provide oversight and direction to the team accordance with the organization's policies and procedures

  
  

• Develop the team to take the delegation and empower them to take responsibility for their jobs and goals

  
  

• Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's goal and objectives

  
  

• Manage work timing schedules, job rotation and vacations of the team

  
  

• Maintain transparent and appropriate communication with the team

  
  

• Responsible to take business decisions in accordance with organization policies and procedures

  
  

• Responsible for overall budget management

  
  

• Take the accountability of developing and maintaining a detailed project follow-up &  ensure that deliverables are in line with the timeline. Manage accordingly risks through mitigation planning 

  
  

• Ability to provide solutions, determine overall management direction and provide recommendations for complex issues

  
  

• Managing coordination of the teams and working groups engaged globally in the different projects

  
  

• Manage global communications and alignment with all stakeholders 

  
  

• Liaises with, and updates progress to, senior management 

  
  

• Overall Cost /budget Estimation and control by managing all aspects

  
  

• Conduct the performance evaluation of the team

  
  

• Help the team identify their appropriate career path  & develop competencies of the Team and prepare for future competencies 

  
  

• Continuously look new opportunities within the frame of Global In-house Centre Technology Services Solutions

  
  

Qualification & Experience

Graduate/Post Graduate with 12+ years of experience in Mobile/Industrial technologies domain. Experience in delivering critical applications/projects with following criteria: 

Expert level:

• Leadership skills & Project Management

  
  

• Business / affairs Management

  
  

• Project Management

  
  

• Service Delivery Management

  
  

• Ability to engage and motivate people

  
  

• Experience in building new teams

  
  

• Defining technology roadmaps 

  
  

• Agile Safe Methodologies

  
  

Intermediate level (Good to have):

• Knowledge in Aerospace domain

  
  

• Knowledge in Industrial domain

  
  

• Quality management System awareness is desirable

  
  

• ITIL, PMP certification is highly desirable 

  
  

Success Metrics
Success will be measured in a variety of areas, including but not limited to 

• Consistently ensure the on-time delivery and quality of the projects 

  
  

• Bring innovative cost effective solutions 

  
  

• Achieve the product manager and customer satisfaction 

  
  

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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