Airbus
Business Operations Manager
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Business Operations Manager
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Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)
Location & Type
Location: Belfast Travel: Occasional Type: Full-time
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
- Fridays off from midday
- Flexible work arrangements
The Business Operations Manager Role
Elevate your career at Airbus Belfast as our Business Operations Manager. You will drive growth strategy development and financial management through lean methodologies, ensuring our facility sets a global benchmark for rate-readiness by bridging operations and corporate support.
Provide supply chain risk mitigation and accelerate commercial success in a leading aerospace hub.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Integration & Risk Mitigation
- Bridge operations and support functions.
- Utilise the ARM (Active Risk Management) tool and Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP) to address financial and operational bottlenecks.
- Execute change management plans to resolve critical business challenges.
Operational SQCDP Performance
- Oversee the Business Management System.
- Monitor Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP).
- Drive rate-readiness to tackle future build demands and production ramp-ups.
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Financial & Resource Stewardship
- Act with delegated budget authority over CAPEX, NRC (Non-Recurring Costs), NPO, and Indirect Payroll.
- Align recruitment and training with sustained Airbus profitability.
About You
Strategic Risk Manager
- Able to use risk-mitigation tools (e.g. ARM).
- Competent in formulating Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP).
Financial Architect
- Committed to thorough financial planning and value maximisation.
- Experience in managing CAPEX, NPO, and non-recurring costs.
Change Agent
- Experienced in Continuous Improvement, particularly in eliminating non-added-value activities.
- Delivers SQCDP performance growth.
Airbus Inclusivity Commitments
We strive for a diverse workforce. Particular welcome is given to candidates from underrepresented groups, including Catholics and women.
Workplace Support
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Airbus UK, as a Disability Confident Employer, actively supports qualified applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions meeting the role criteria. Opt-in by selecting the applicable option during application.
Compliance & Commitment
This position adheres to Airbus’s integrity and compliance policies. Ethical conduct underpins organisational success, reputation, and sustainable growth.
Employment Details
Company: Airbus Belfast Limited Employment Type: Permanent Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Leadership
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Equal Opportunities Policy Airbus is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcome regardless of social/cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.
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Flexible Work Locations Airbus promotes innovative thinking through flexible work solutions where possible.
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