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Project Manager Program Planning at Airbus (m/f/x)

1 open position

Strategic planning meets operational excellence – you steer the versions that shape aviation.

At Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, you will take on the role of Integrated Version Planning Manager to strategically steer the A320 program. You coordinate the entire value chain – from configuration and production to delivery – ensuring the timely fulfillment of customer orders. Your ability to see the big picture and your attention to detail make you the central point of contact for all planning-related processes.

Apply now and actively shape the future of civil aviation!


The gross annual salary is, depending on qualifications, max. 82,512 €. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

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  • Program Planning: Prepare, monitor, and control the integrated program planning for the A320 program
  • Schedule Adherence: Ensure adherence to delivery commitments towards customers and proactively manage deviations
  • Resource Optimization: Balance commercial requirements with operational capabilities in production, engineering, and procurement
  • Version Planning: Establish and continuously update end-to-end planning for Head of Version (HoV) and other Versions of Interest (VoI)
  • Process Representation: Represent integrated planning in FCO (Fulfill Customer Order) core teams and multifunctional teams
  • Project Work: Contribute to projects aimed at reducing and recovering end-to-end lead times
  • Monitoring: Continuously monitor and control planning adherence
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  • Successfully completed degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or a comparable technical field (at least Bachelor's degree)
  • Several years of professional experience in configuration management, engineering, and project management
  • Initial experience in manufacturing planning and production control
  • Good knowledge of project management and basic knowledge of civil aviation documentation
  • Business fluent German (at least C1) and business fluent English (at least C1); French is an advantage
  • Knowledge of Google Workspace; experience with Airbus planning tools is an advantage
  • Flexibility for possible Saturday work and willingness to travel within Europe (monthly if necessary)
  • Independent, structured, and results-oriented working style, strong communication skills, and assertiveness
  • A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory
Hamburg Finkenwerder, Germany
Project Management
Temporary employment

A320 Production Program/Project Manager | AIRBUS (m/f/x)

1 open position

Production planning at the highest level – you control the processes that build aircraft.

At Airbus Operations GmbH in Finkenwerder (Hamburg), you will take on the role of Industrial Planning Manager for strategic and operational planning of A320 production. In an international environment, you balance commercial requirements with the capacities of production, engineering, procurement, and logistics – ensuring a smooth manufacturing process.

Apply now and help shape the next series productions.


The gross annual salary is, depending on qualifications, max. 73,068 €. If you have already applied to ARTS, we look forward to finding further suitable positions together with you – multiple applications are therefore not necessary.

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  • Production Planning: Balance commercial requirements with the overall capacities of production, engineering, procurement, and transport
  • Program Planning: Establish or upgrade the integrated programme planning concept after scenario assessment and give the go-ahead for publication
  • Program Publication: Publish and cascade the agreed integrated production programme (Baseline)
  • Planning Control: Monitor and control adherence to the planning outputs of the integrated programme
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely within the A320 Short-Term Planning FAL & Customer Line Balancing team
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  • Completed degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (at least Technician/Technical Manager qualification)
  • Several years of professional experience in aircraft construction, manufacturing engineering, or production planning and control
  • Experience in project management is an advantage; Airbus experience is a plus
  • Good knowledge of project management; basic knowledge of civil aviation documentation (CA)
  • Business fluent German (at least C1) and English (at least C1)
  • Knowledge of Google Workspace
  • Flexibility for possible extended shifts (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) required
  • Independent, structured, and results-oriented working style; strong communication and persuasion skills
  • A valid, unrestricted work permit for the European Union (no student visa) is mandatory
Hamburg Finkenwerder, Germany
Project Management
Temporary employment
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