Project Management Office Intern - 12 months

Job description

Project Management Office Intern - 12 months

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. 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.

Description of the job

Start date: July 2019
Location: Portsmouth
Application closing date: 4th November 2018

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.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Ground Systems organisation within Earth Observation, Navigation & Science (ENS) business line on a 12 month internship within the Project Management Office (PMO), which is an integral part of ensuring the success of Ground Systems in Portsmouth.

Internships at Airbus

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

During the Internship you will have the opportunity to support the PMO in the following activities:

·  The customer reporting process for the project(s) / prospects, ensuring that the requirements are fully met on schedule.
·  The internal stakeholder reporting process for the project(s) / prospects, ensuring that the requirements are fully met on schedule.
·  The management of the Project(s)/ Prospects action tracking process.
·  The Risk and Opportunity management process for the process, ensuring that all risks and opportunities are captured, actioned and fully reported.
·  The schedule maintenance process for the project(s) / prospects, ensuring that it is kept current, useable and implemented as the main tool for driving the achievement of the project milestones.
·  Support of Project(s) / prospects communication, improvement and administration activities.

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.

Required skills

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

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

·  Currently studying towards a first degree in Project Management, Business Management or related subject.
·  Proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office tools.
·  Ability to work under their own initiative, as well as part of the project team.
·  Good written and verbal communication skills.
·  Knowledge of MS Project, P6, Sharepoint, JIRA is useful, 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.

Please note the closing date for applications to this position is 4th November 2018.