Project Management Intern (12 months)

Job description

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Start date: June 2020

Location: Stevenage

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

The Airbus Defence and Space Project Management Office (PMO) define, standardise and maintain organisational excellence through World Leading Project Management best practice in support of Project Delivery Governance and Support. The PMO defines and maintains the standards for project management, strives to standardise and introduce economies of repetition in the execution of projects and is the source of documentation, guidance and metrics on the practice of project management execution. The department covers Project Management best practice, Project Control and Support, Cost Control, Risk Management, Resource Management and Documentation Control.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse PMO having interaction with all areas of the business and exposure to all levels of the management hierarchy as well as engaging with internal and external customers and stakeholders, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) being the major customer. This provides a real opening for personal growth within a team where learning and development is key to our success.

Tasks:

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include;

·  Assisting the Head of the PMO and Project Managers (PM) in the development and maintenance for the appropriate business management tools, other relevant methodologies, tools, templates, documentation and reporting.
·  Supporting the Head of PMO and PMs in the company transformation / integration process, maintaining and tailoring processes for Project Management as required by the business and selecting, developing / configuring and maintaining software tools to support the Business and Information Management Systems.
·  Liaising with the Risk Process Manager to support the implementation of best practice Project and Risk Management across the business and assisting the Resource Manager in embedding and maintenance of the Resource Management process within the business.

Skills:

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It Fly ... Count!

Our Internships are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  Currently studying towards a degree in Business Management or related subject.
·  An understanding of Project Management methodologies.
·  Good written and verbal communication skills.
·  Good organisational skills.
·  Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
·  Experience of using databases is beneficial, but not essential.

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email interns@airbus.com . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.