VIE 2026- Germany - Airbus Future Programmes - Junior Project Manager (d/f/m)

Job description

Job Description:

In order to support the Fuel Cell Propulsion department, Airbus Operations is looking for a

VIE 2026- Germany - Airbus Future Programmes - Junior Project Manager (d/f/m)

You are a highly motivated graduate and want to get to know the work of Airbus?  Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Fuel Cell Propulsion department as a Volunteer for International Experience.

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Location: Hamburg, Germany

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Start: As soon as possible

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Duration: Max. 24  months

Definition VIE

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) program is an international program sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function. We are looking for highly motivated graduates aged 18 to 28 years, who are citizens of the European Union (all E.U. nationals, plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). Candidates meeting these criteria and interested in a VIE, please register before your 28th birthday on the website www.civiweb.com . For graduates who would be interested in a career with Airbus, this could be the start of a rewarding future in a dynamic and forward-thinking sector.

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

The opportunity

At Airbus, our purpose is to “pioneer sustainable aviation for a safe & united world”. To do so, we are preparing the next generation of Airbus products, offering unprecedented performance and efficiency.

As a member of the Future Programmes organisation, you will join a team of highly motivated and competent people who are involved in aircraft concept maturation towards the launch of a new generation of aircrafts, with the integration of latest technologies development, next generation industrial system and developing new business models of partnering with airlines and suppliers that will shape the future of aviation.

We are looking for talented candidates who can reinforce our project team by bringing their experience in their field of expertise as well as making the difference through proven interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Your Accountabilities

Reporting operationally to the Airbus Head of Future Programmes project (BYA) (in Toulouse, France) and functionally to the Airbus Head of Fuel Cell Propulsion (Hamburg, Germany), the job holder will be accountable for supporting  the next gen project readiness activities. 

With first exposure to aviation, the job holder will support the programme management central team located in Toulouse. He/she will support the preparation of the programme set up, including the preparation of launch facilities needs, project milestone and roadmap maturation and performance follow up of the involved functions in Engineering, Production, Programme and Procurement. 

Your benefits

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Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).

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Mobile working after agreement with the department.

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International environment with the opportunity to network globally.

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Work with modern/diversified technologies.

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At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.

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Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

The candidate will have the following missions:

Programme set up

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Support the successful maturation of the overall route to a programme launch for an all new Airbus Aircraft

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Support and organize various streams of work in full and lean coordination with the programme management team in Toulouse and notably with the experts involved in preparing a master integrated planning and the major levers for overall programme efficiency

Infrastructure set up

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Support the teams working on the infrastructure necessary to enable a next gen AC launch, including international footprint scenarios and extended enterprise (suppliers and partners)

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Establish a time line, based on overall programme launch scenarios, to engage further in setting up the necessary launch and production ramp up infrastructure, and elaborate concrete action plans to initiate and monitor progress towards the retained scenarios

Who we Are Looking For

Because we are preparing the future of aviation, we look for a skilled and passionate colleague, able to bring additional energy and expertise into the Airbus Future Programmes universe. 

 Desired skills and qualifications

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Prior first exposure to aviation

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Experience in project management for large scale projects 

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Strong presentation and communication skills 

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Flexibility for frequent business travel in Germany and France

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Strong team spirit, good networking, interpersonal

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Languages: Proficient English is a must

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.

Company:
Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:
VIE, VISC

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Experience Level:
Entry Level

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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