Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARA NCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
LOCATION: Broughton
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more
Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (incl uding assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?
We are seeking a talented Digital Project Leader to drive the Broughton Digitalisation Transformation, with a specific focus on pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tool development.
Based within our Digital Systems and Software Solutions team, your mission will be to seek, define, develop, and deploy world-class digital capabilities. You will systematically improve the way we work, secure value creation, and drive measurable productivity gains across the plant's production lines.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
AI Project Leadership & End-to-End Delivery: Lead the full AI project lifecycle from ideation through to industrialisation and deployment across core plant areas, ensuring close alignment with central digital strategy to successfully achieve annual digitalisation route map milestones.
Technical Stewardship & Data Innovation: Oversee the design and deployment of machine learning models and AI agents on GCP/Vertex AI, mapping complex manufacturing data flows to build AI-ready architectures and drive industrial efficiency through advanced data analytics and MLOps.
Stakeholder Management & Digital Change: Build strong partnerships with plant customers, executive stakeholders, and external suppliers to co-develop scaling solutions, whilst supporting the business through legacy Microsoft decommissioning and championing the adoption of Google Workspace toolsets.
Governance, Risk & Financial Management: Direct project governance by ensuring all AI tools comply with Responsible AI principles, the EU AI Act, and cyber security frameworks, whilst proactively mitigating operational risks and managing project finances (including CAPEX, OPEX, RC, and NRC).
ABOUT YOU
Project Management Expertise: Proven track record in project management, organization, and planning.
AI & Cloud Capabilities: Demonstrated experience managing or leading projects involving Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (Vertex AI, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, API management) and the deployment of production-grade AI/ML models.
MLOps Knowledge: Strong understanding of MLOps principles, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud cost optimization.
Data Literacy: Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization techniques to map data pipelines or communicate technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.
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 Limited
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>
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