Projectleider Software

Sabena Engineering is a leading independent and international aviation solutions provider for civil and military operators. Our capabilities cover the main aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, regional and military aircraft and rotor aircraft. With our unique and innovative solutions to both regular and complex needs, Sabena Engineering is all set to grow as a worldwide proximity partner, bringing its expertise wherever needed.
Sabena Engineering & SABCA are part of a unique industrial ecosystem in the Belgian aerospace industry which is owned by Sabena Aerospace (holding company) and by the Société Fédérale de Participations et d’Investissements (SFPI/FPIM).

As a Project Manager you'll intervene in several stages of an aircraft base maintenance check : from supporting the sales process when quoting the workpack and/or analysing the quotation, to the management of the contract related to a specific project.

The Project Manager you'll have daily interactions with clients, internal teams and key stakeholders, highlighting the vital role of the Project Manager in ensuring smooth operations and project success within a highly regulated and demanding environment.

Helps sales with the negotiation process and challenges where necessary.
Project management
TAT, Quality, Profitability/costs, within the organizational context and justifies deviations from performance
Before project starts, presents to the Project Team (Project Coordinators, Production Support, …) an overview of the project and highlights critical path and specific points of attention
Defines the planning, priorities and major milestones in collaboration with the Base Maintenance Manager and Project Coordinators.
Follows up on manhours of both internal and contracted workers.
Performs an availability check on resources with Manpower Planning department, material, tooling and equipment with the help from the Production Support
aims to continually reduce costs and TATs while keeping a high quality standard
Draws up an economic status report for the project and a projection for the end of the project, and assesses the resources needed to complete the check together with the Project Coordinator
Minimum 5 years experience in aircraft maintenance.
Project management skills
Team player; able to analyse, synthesize, prioritise
Language skills in English and French and/or Dutch
IT skills ( Microsoft office)