Overview

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is seeking a Software Factory Performance and Change Leader to join our team in Europe. The role works within NAVBLUEs Software Factory to deliver software for flight operations, focusing on performance, change management, and process improvement across production sites (primarily Europe: Poland, France) with liaison to other sites as needed (Canada, Bengaluru).

The Software Factory Performance and Change Leader coordinates performance within the Software Factory performance team and liaises with the deliveries manager, chapters leaders, and the Performance central team. The SWPM reports to the HO Software Factory Performance.

Responsibilities

• Set up performance governance meetings (efficiency) in Europe with the SWF Performance team and operational excellence team
• Implement performance KPIs, OKRs, and operational indicators for the European region aligned with the operational excellence/central performance teams and the deliveries manager; liaise with the risk manager representative as needed
• Lead initiatives to improve SWF processes, KPIs, and operational performance (on time, on quality, and efficiency) using lean and agile methodologies
• Contribute to the evolution of SWF Key Performance Indicators
• Ensure consolidation at the software factory performance level
• Drive action plans for improvement with stakeholders
• Overseee change management and help the region develop a performance mindset culture
• Monitor and analyze the performance of internal and sub-contracted Software Factory activities with support from Delivery Managers
• Be accountable for operational performance and KPI dashboards; alert the delivery manager and Ho PM to set up improvement actions within the region
• Own the dashboard and reporting for NA and organize local performance reviews in liaison with central team

Required Technical Skills/Experience

• Software development experience
• Knowledge/experience with goal setting, KPI trees, dashboards, and reporting
• Transverse project management / Agile project management: SAFe framework
• Experience driving improvement initiatives; knowledge of Lean, process mapping, and value stream mapping is a plus

Required Soft Skills

• Driven, proactive, structured, diligent, collaborative, and open-minded
• Effective time management; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic technical environment
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving; well-organized
• Detail-oriented with pragmatism when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage and motivate staff in a non-hierarchical environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, software development, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of overall work experience

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as a foundation for the company’s success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Salary information

• Monthly Salary from 12,347 zł to 18,520 zł (employment contract) + 10% annual bonus eligibility

We offer

• Stable, full-time employment
• International working environment in a dynamic company
• Access to knowledge and technologies supporting professional development
• Training and development possibilities
• Participation in international projects and travel opportunities
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Flexible working hours and remote work options (3 days in office, up to 2 days from home)
• Private medical coverage for you and your family
• Sport card and life insurance for you and your family
• Meal subsidy
• Employee stock ownership plan

We welcome all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NAVBLUE is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. Accommodations are available on request during the recruitment process.

About NAVBLUE: NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions. The company focuses on digital innovation in aviation and operates globally with offices in multiple countries.