Business Operations Manager
// Role Summary
Lead the growth strategy and operational excellence at Airbus Belfast as a Business Operations Manager, driving a robust value stream through lean methodology and financial management. This role requires de-risking the supply chain and accelerating commercial success.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design of the growth strategy for Airbus Belfast.
- Drive operational SQCDP performance and rate-readiness planning.
- Manage financial resources including CAPEX, NRC, NPO, and Indirect Payroll.
- Utilize risk mitigation tools (ARM) and develop Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP).
- Facilitate change management to enhance performance and eliminate non-added-value activities.
- Requires eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance or willingness to undergo BPSS and Export Control checks.
// Role Specification
Business Operations Manager - Airbus Belfast
Elevate your career at Airbus Belfast as our Business Operations Manager. You will be the lead designer of our growth strategy, building a robust value stream through lean methodology and data-driven financial management. By bridging the gap between shop-floor operations and corporate support, you will ensure our facility remains a global benchmark for rate-readiness. We are looking for an influential leader to de-risk our supply chain and accelerate commercial success in a world-class aerospace hub.
How You Will Contribute to the Team
- Strategic Integration & Risk Mitigation: You are the bridge between operations and support functions. You will use the ARM (Active Risk Management) tool and TIP (Tactical Implementation Plans) to identify financial and operational bottlenecks, ensuring change management plans are executed to eradicate "hard-hitting" business problems.
- Operational SQCDP Performance: You hold accountability for the Business Management System. By monitoring trends in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP), you will drive rate-readiness planning to ensure the airframe value stream can meet future build demands and increased production rates.
- Financial & Resource Stewardship: You will manage significant growth by exercising delegated budget authority over CAPEX, NRC (Non-Recurring Costs), NPO, and Indirect Payroll. You will ensure the business is "resourced for the future" by aligning recruitment and training with long-term Airbus profitability goals.
About You
- Strategic Risk Manager: Proficient in risk-mitigation tools (such as ARM) and experienced in formulating Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP) to protect business continuity.
- Financial Architect: Possess an "assiduous" approach to financial planning, with experience managing CAPEX, NPO, and indirect payroll to drive value stream profitability.
- Change Agent: An expert in Continuous Improvement and change management, with the ability to detect and eliminate non-added-value activities to enhance SQCDP performance.
What's In It For You
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options.
- Work / Life Balance: 36-hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working.
Security and Location
- Security Clearance: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).
- Travel Required: Occasional.
- Location: Belfast.
- Type: Full time, Permanent.
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.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.