Job Description:
PPM Systems & Data Analyst [Engineering Data Management Specialist]
Airbus Defence and Space is one of the three Divisions of the Airbus Group and Europe’s Number 1 defence and space company. It is the world’s second largest space company and one of the top 10 defence companies globally. Airbus Defence and Space develops and engineers cutting-edge and peerlessly reliable products in the field of defence and space. Its defence and space technologies enable governments and institutions to protect natural resources, societies and individual freedom.
www.airbusdefenceandspace.com
Interest group:
Engineering Data Management Specialist
Contract type/working time:
Permanent/Fulltime
Work experience:
3-5 years in Data analytics
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Engineering Data Management Specialist to become part of the Airbus Defence and Space Romania, Bucharest team - for the role of Project Portfolio Management Systems & Data Analyst role.
Areas of impact: Portfolio management, scheduling, engineering KPI reporting, interactive dashboards, delivery management, requirements database administration, technical documentation processes.
Responsibilities:
System Administration & User Support- Assist the Lead Administrator in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting our Planisware Unified Planning platform.
- Serve as a point of contact for end-users, addressing their needs, and system navigation questions.
- Maintain data integrity across Portfolios schedules, resource allocations, and cost baselines.
- Help conduct user training and update documentation/SOPs as new features are deployed.
- Design, build, and maintain interactive performance dashboards in Google Data Studio.
- Extract and clean data from Planisware and secondary databases to generate automated periodic reports (weekly status, resource utilization, portfolio health).
- Build advanced Excel / Google Sheets models, utilizing pivot tables, formulas, and VBA/Google Apps Script macros to streamline manual reporting tasks.
- Translate complex project management data into clear visual formats for PMO leadership and executive stakeholders.
- We currently switch our monthly reporting from Google Data studio to SAP Analytics Cloud. For adhoc visualisation we’ll continue using Google.
Requirements:
Skills- Proficiency in Google Data Studio (or similar BI tools like Power BI / Tableau)
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Array Formulas)
- Hands-on experience writing Macros (VBA or Google Apps Script) to automate repetitive data workflows.
- Domain Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Project Management fundamentals (WBS, Gantt charts, milestones, resource planning, Agile/Waterfall concepts).
- Experience with Planisware Enterprise or Planisware Orchestra (or similar PPM tools like Clarity, MS Project Online, Smartsheet).
- Experience working within or alongside a Project Management Office (PMO).
- Experience with SAP Analytic Cloud is a plus
- Proactive attitude to anticipate risks and raise concerns in advance
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Fluency in English is mandatory
Competencies- Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills - ability to explain technical reporting details to non-technical users.
- High adaptability and eagerness to learn proprietary PPM administrative functions.
- Strong customer orientation
- Result oriented and organized
- Flexibility and adaptation to change
- Able to deal with ambiguity
- Able to work in a multicultural environment / as part of a team
What do we offer you?
- A great place to develop your career
- Exciting and meaningful projects
- Continuous education and training
- A motivating salary and a comprehensive package of benefits
- Performance related bonus
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 Defence and Space Romania SRLEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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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.
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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years in data analytics
- Proficiency in Google Data Studio or similar BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Array Formulas)
- Hands-on experience writing Macros (VBA or Google Apps Script)
- Experience with Planisware (Unified Planning / Planisware Enterprise / Orchestra) or similar PPM tools (Clarity, MS Project Online, Smartsheet)
- Experience working within or alongside a Project Management Office (PMO)
- Foundational understanding of Project Management fundamentals (WBS, Gantt, milestones, resource planning, Agile/Waterfall)
- Ability to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Planisware PPM platform
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
Airbus Insights
What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
