HO Capability Center – Airbus GBS Portugal

About the Role

We are now looking for a HO Capability Center to join our team in Airbus GBS in Portugal. The Job holder will be the proximity manager within Airbus Global Business Services (GBS), ensuring cross-functional alignment across PMO, Creative, Compliance, Customer Services, and Business Management. The role focuses on governance, talent development, and the transition from a Center of Competence (CoC) to a Next Gen operating model while defining a strategic vision aligned with GBS priorities.

Responsibilities – Your Mission

Cross-functional Leadership & Alignment

• Balance and align priorities across multiple teams (PMO, Creative, Compliance, Customer Services, and Business Management) while ensuring consistency in governance and local people management

Strategic Vision & Execution

• Define and execute a clear vision for the center that aligns with GBS and global organizational objectives, while adapting to evolving business needs, e.g. move from CoC / extended team to a Next Gen operating model
• Oversee as the local proximity manager the Project Management Office (PMO), the Creative team, the Compliance team, the Customer Services team and Business Management team (all of the CoC for now, i.e. extended team only), driving excellence in governance and local people management
• Define and lead the center's vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with GBS and global organizational objectives
• Represent the center within Airbus functions
• Develop and execute tactical plans and projects aligned with the GBS strategy
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, ensuring alignment of the Capability Center's objectives with broader GBS priorities
• Establish and enforce PMO standards, methodologies, and tools for consistent project delivery as defined by the process owners (e.g. BX)
• Manage a team and ensure wellbeing, high level ethic and compliance behavior while developing them

Requirements – Our Ideal Candidate

Education

• Degree in Engineering, or a related field
• A master's degree or professional certification is preferred

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience
• Proven expertise in leading teams in a multinational environment
• Leadership & People Management – Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams while ensuring well-being and high ethical standards
• Strategic Thinking & Vision – Ability to define and drive the center's vision and strategy in alignment with GBS and global objectives
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management – Strong skills to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and Airbus functions

Benefits – What's in It for You

• The chance to work in a multicultural environment
• The opportunity to grow your skills and capabilities thanks to our Airbus learning offer (digital solutions, classroom sessions, certified training....) and career opportunities across the globe
• A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work
• A modern office, well connected to public transportation
• A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together
• An intense and exciting onboarding experience
• Work in a balanced environment: Beyond the many benefits offered to its employees, joining Airbus is also the guarantee of a respectable work-life balance
• 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

Job Details

• Company: Airbus Portugal SA
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Leadership

Important Information

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