Associate Director, Airports EMEA Region Leader

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  

We have a super exciting role to join our Airports team and lead from the front. We are currently hiring an Associate Director to lead our EMEA Region for our Airport Solutions business within Connected Aviation Solutions. Airport Solutions is a leader in providing solutions for Passenger Journey, Baggage Journey, and Airport Operations

This is a highly critical and visible leadership position in Airport Solutions responsible for overseeing a Program Management team of individuals in the EMEA region and influencing/coordinating partner organizations for collective business success.

Join Our Team!

What you will do 

• Oversee the overall operations within the region of responsibility with profit & loss responsibility.

• Cash collections and ensuring Accounts Receivables are properly managed in alignment with business targets

• Provide direct leadership and direction to the Program Management team and indirect leadership to partnering organizations

• Build relationships with key EMEA and global stakeholders from support functions to drive a one team culture and lead the team to successful outcomes.

• Provide guidance for development of project schedule and budget and monitor project execution for compliance with defined strategic and financial targets and objectives.

• Enforce standards of operations using project management tools and techniques, such as MS Project, critical path analysis, time recording systems and other systems to manage projects.

• Support regional business growth and development activities by maintaining and expanding current customer relationships and developing opportunities with potential customers.

• Ensure quality of product and services delivery by developing and continually improving policies and procedures and maintaining project documentation in accordance with ISO guidelines.

• Deliver projects on time and within defined scope and budget.

• Coordinate responsibilities with other functional areas within other Collins Business Units and regions to ensure synergy between the different operations team.

• Organize and lead Project Status Review meetings and cost analysis with all stakeholders.

• Accurate management of project planning and Estimated at Completion (EACs), vigilance over expenditure, invoicing and revenue recognition forecasts to meet/exceed the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) goals of the business.

What you will learn  

• To exceed in a fast paced and innovative environment

• To thrive in a matrixed organization

• Industry and company specific knowledge and expertise

Experience & Skills  

• Proven experience as a People Leader/Project Leader/Program Manager demonstratable work experience in an Airline/Airport environment

• Demonstrated leadership of functional and project teams

• Excellent customer – oriented attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead in a matrixed organization

• Extensive leadership skills with proven track record of driving career growth and establishing engaged, high-performing teams and culture.

• Experience in financial management and project management

• Proven background and experience in a regional management role is preferred

• Fluent in English

• Ability to travel up to 50% - must reside close to an international airport

Certifications   

• BS/BA degree in a Business, Project Management discipline or equivalent

• PM Certification is advantageous

• Current rights to work in the France

What we Offer you 

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option 

• Attractive Compensation & Bonus Scheme

• Professional Development & Growth 

• Support with professional fees 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan) 

• Staff Discounts 

• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs 

• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses 

• Death in Service Benefit 

• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme