Job Description:

Are you passionate about IT and experienced in software development, operations management and
people management.

Airbus started its Digital journey a couple of years back. The objective being to transform the company
and to prepare it for the future by enabling new revenue generating streams in the digitally connected
world. This transformation includes new ways of working harnessing the power of Technology.
Airbus is looking for a Group Manager Dev Platforms - Software Engineering to join the Bangalore,
India location.

Group Manager Dev Platforms - Software Engineering is part of the Digital Platforms Group under
Information Management (IM) function. He/She is responsible for the day to day management of the
DevOps Platform, Software Development Platform and Digital Experience Platform teams which are
located within the Airbus IM Global In-house Centre (GIC). Success of this position will require good
hands-on experience in Products Software development and strong international collaboration with global
Airbus teams.

The successful candidate will establish team goals by identifying, evaluating and understanding the
business strategy & technical trends. He/She will accomplish the team results/performance by
communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, coaching and leading the team in the right
direction.

Qualification & Experience
1) Graduate/Post Graduate with 15+ years of experience in Software Development and People
management
2) Good working experience in:
a. Product Software development
b. Proven skills in build-in-quality
c. Delivery management
d. Project Management
e. People management and development skills
3) Other:
a. Working experience in Agile way of working
b. Strong knowledge of Cloud Services is mandatory
c. Professional Networking skills
d. Solution oriented mindset
e. Knowledge of Airlines Business (desirable but not mandatory)

Responsibilities
● Hold the full responsibility to lead teams in right direction to achieve the success
● Manage and lead the team on day to day operational basis and drive continuous process
improvement
● Lead the team using a performance management and development process with the right training
program.
● Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary
action when it’s required.
● Work with Human Resources Team to interview and recruit right team based on the business
need
● Coach, mentor, provide oversight and direction to the team in accordance with the organization's
policies and procedures
● Develop the team to take the delegation and empower them to take responsibility for their jobs
and goals
● Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's goal and
objectives
● Manage work timing schedules, job rotation and vacations of the team
● Maintain transparent and appropriate communication with the team
● Responsible to take business decisions in accordance with organization policies and procedures
● Responsible for overall budget management
● Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new applications/Projects transition
to operations etc.
● Ability to provide solutions, determine overall design direction and provide recommendations for
complex issues
● Awareness of the role of Information Management plays in enabling the business objectives to be
met
● Manage escalations and participate actively in escalation calls
● Act as intercultural “bridge” between Europe and India
● Responsible to maintain the agreed SLA
● Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged globally in projects
● Manage global communications and alignment with widely spread global stakeholders
● Take the accountability of developing and maintaining a detailed project plan
● Strong passion for technology, modern platform mind-set and solving customer problems
● Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies like Cloud,
DevOps, Software Development, UX/UI, Big Data etc.
● To take lead in selection process of staffing needs in the team via direct hiring and via suppliers
● Apply lessons learnt in regular basis for continuous improvement on all axes
● Provide an enterprise perspective when identifying and addressing business needs
● Strong passion for technology, modern platform mindset and solving customer problems
● Liaises with, and updates progress to, project board/senior management
● Fluent in skills competence for the team - Develop competencies, competencies backup and
prepare for future competencies
● Continuously look for new opportunities and new customers within the frame of Global In-house
Center Technology Services Solutions
 

Success Metrics
Success will be measured in a variety of areas, including but not limited to

● Agile mind-set, collaborative way of working, quick reaction in case of operational issues, SLA

fulfillment & service availability

● Consistently ensure the on-time delivery and quality of the projects

● Bring innovative cost effective solutions