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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world&39;s leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other&39;s expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Founded in 2021, the Airbus Global Business Services (AGBS) unit will be contributing to Airbus’ global success and play a vital role in Airbus’ transformation journey in standardisation, harmonisation, digitalisation and automation of end-to-end processes (e.g.Procure to Pay) of all overhead functions. Our target is that siloed ways of working / processes will be a relic of the past within the AGBS. To drive such culture change we are looking for candidates with pioneering spirit that make data-driven decisions and take responsibility for the best outcome of their internal customers. All while embracing a spirit of problem-solving and living the Airbus values: Customer focus, integrity, respect, creativity, reliability and teamwork.

Our purpose defines why we exist: ‘We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world’.

Responsibilities:

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management:
 - Serve as the primary point of accountability the supplier’s service delivery, ensuring strict adherence to the SoW (Statement of Work) and fostering a robust, collaborative partnership.
 - Define, implement, and rigorously enforce SLAs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for both AMS (Application Management Services) and Evolution services, driving a culture of continuous service improvement and measurable results.

 Service Standardization & ITIL Adherence:
 - Champion the standardization of AMS practices, ensuring alignment with ITIL v4 principles and established Airbus corporate standards.
 - Leverage IT Service Management tools, particularly ServiceNow, to support standardized processes and reporting.

Operational Governance & Commercial Oversight:
 - Oversee day-to-day service operations delivered by the supplier, ensuring consistent quality, timeliness, and efficiency.
 - Manage the &39;Evolution&39; lifecycle (small to medium scope enhancements/projects), including formal acceptance, timeline tracking, and deliverable quality, primarily utilizing JIRA.
 - Handle approvals for services and Evolutions for accurate billing, ensuring strict contractual alignment and financial prudence.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Support:
 - Collaborate closely with six internal Application Managers and interface with other service line managers (e.g., for 1st Level Support) to ensure cohesive service delivery.
 - Provide critical insights on current service performance and evolving requirements to support upcoming &39;Call for Tender&39; processes.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT Service Management and managing external IT service providers.
- Strong practical knowledge of ITIL v4 (certification highly preferred) and its application in service delivery.
- Demonstrable experience with SLA/KPI management, performance reporting, and contract/SoW oversight.
- Familiarity with IT Service Management tools, particularly ServiceNow, is a significant advantage.
- Excellent project coordination skills, particularly for smaller enhancements or evolutions.
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Fluent in English (written and spoken). German language skills are beneficial for travel and stakeholder interaction.

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.

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Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom&64;airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.