Project Management Office (PMO) Placement (12 months)

# Job Description: **Start date:** 19 July 2027 **Location:** Stevenage **Duration:** 12 months Applications **close on 25 October 2026**! We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that **you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time**. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations. **AI Guidance:** We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus [https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application](https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application). **Benefits:** Salary: £24,500 37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays *subject to completing full hours prior to this **About us:** As part of the PMO (Project Management Office) team, you would be supporting the business to ensure that Airbus Project Management standards and operating practices are maintained and clearly defined across the entire project lifecycle, with a particular focus on Project Management processes in the following domains: * Project governance and communication; * Integrated planning; * Risk and opportunity management; * Preparation of reviews; * Internal and external reporting; * Project Management data. This role sits within the Earth Observation, Science and Exploration part of the business which is involved in some of the most unique space missions in the world: from measuring wind speeds from space using lasers, supporting missions to other planets, building rovers for Mars and building instruments for space telescopes. **What you will be doing:** Depending on the project you are working on, you will be able to develop a wide range of skills: * Communication; * Time management and prioritisation; * Stakeholder management; * Reporting. You will gain familiarity with a mixture of tools that support the PMO environment and you will be exposed to projects in different stages of their lifecycle to understand what is required from PMO at each stage. Projects generally operate on a monthly reporting cycle so a ‘typical day’ may include supporting a control board on risk or schedule; preparing supporting material for management reviews and attending project meetings with external customers. **Requirements:** Our placements are open to **Undergraduates only**. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. **Please inform your graduation date on your application.** **Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.** Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following: * Currently studying towards a degree in Business Management or related subject; * An understanding of Project Management methodologies; * Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel; * Proficiency in the use of Google software; * Experience of using databases and analysing data is a plus; * Good written and verbal communication skills; * Good organisational skills and detail orientated. **This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.** **SECURITY CLEARANCE:** You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. **Contact** Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. #UK_PLA 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 Limited **Employment Type:** Internship **Experience Level:** Student **Job Family:** Programme & Project Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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 [emsom@airbus.com](mailto:emsom@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.

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