HO International International Growth APAC

Job Description

Job Objectives

The HO International Growth APAC reports to the HO Region Asia Pacific. The HO International Growth APAC manages Airbus’ international activities and footprint in the Asia Pacific Region. He/she represents HO Region, Asia Pacific when required towards key regional stakeholders.

He/ She Is Also Responsible For

International Cooperation & Offset, Public Affairs

• Lead, develop, and implement all international cooperation, industrial partnerships, offsets activities, sustainability regional roadmap, SAF initiatives and CSR for both existing and new partnership opportunities, to reinforce the presence and achieve the 3 businesses’ objectives in Asia-Pacific. Lead and develop regional and country business development strategies by coordinating ACRs in alignment with Airbus’ global strategy.
• Drive strategic relationships with national-level governments by leading and supporting main government dialogues and initiatives, to advance Airbus’ market positioning and grow business operations, while ensuring oneVoice access for government and key stakeholders, for the 3 businesses in Asia-Pacific.
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

International Cooperation & Offset

• Lead and develop Country and Regional strategies and corresponding implementation plans with the respective ACRs (Airbus Country) and business leads,
• Lead and manage all international cooperation, industrial partnerships & offsets activities for Asia-Pacific in coordination with stakeholders centrally
• Lead and develop growth initiatives roadmap to reinforce Airbus' partnerships/footprint, to contribute to new business opportunities across Airbus businesses
• Coordinate the Sustainability Governance (global scope) within APAC and corresponding Road map cascading and implementation according to G organization’s directives.
• Manage the following sustainability streams and reporting:
• Scope 1 & 2 including High 5+
• Community impact (CSR): regional coordination and reporting of CSR activities and scouting for environmental risks and opportunities (internal environmental footprint)
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Ambassador network activities
• Coordinate APAC Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiatives in coordination with Central organization:
• Act as APAC SAF Ambassador
• Deploy Advocacy and catalyst roles in Countries toward Authorities, partners and general public
• Define and deploy APAC SAF Strategy and specific road map and support the establishment of SAF supply in Countries - through feasibility studies and regional network definition
• Support SAF development activities in the region through our network of technical centers (Malaysia & Australia)
• Participate to Customers campaigns and initiatives
  
  

Public Affairs

• Support Head of Region, ACRs and Communications to influence key government stakeholders
• Align APAC Regional team with Home countries guidelines and priorities (events, official visits)
• Support Head of Region and ACRs to drive strategic relationships with national-level governments in Asia-Pacific, by leading and supporting government dialogues and initiatives, including with key stakeholders, regulators, industry associations, and alliance partners, to support business operations
• Establish Public Affairs team in Asia-Pacific, and knowledge management & sharing; Develop advocacy plans & represent Airbus’ company position with governments including but not limited to 1) Economics & Financials (e.g. government incentives), 2) Regulatory, and 3) Public Policy, for the promotion of Airbus’ priorities and market positioning
• Manage high-level meetings with Airbus global management and key government officials
  
  

Secondary Responsibilities

General

Contribute to the overall Airbus Asia-Pacific leadership team

• Lead E&C Training and implementation of practices for direct teams in Public Affairs and International Cooperation & Offsets
• Support and contribute to safety, ethics and compliance, diversity and inclusion activities of Airbus
  
  

Personal & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong interpersonal & execution skills, and driven to add value to the business direction
• Commercially-minded, highly analytical and structured, while possessing a global outlook and innovative problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to work in remote / matrix teams, and to navigate and succeed in complex organizations
• Agility, Determination and Ability to manage and thrive in ambiguity, courage to exercise duty to innovate and make improvements
• Excellent presentation, communications, great internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Multicultural, global work experience and mind-set
• Exemplary leader leading by Airbus values to embark and federate regional teams
• Good team player, people-oriented
  
  

Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability and experience dealing with Key Public Officials
• Significant experience in leading strategic projects in a International environment
• Strong ability to structure and develop market analyses, with knowledge in financial modeling, and scenario analysis
• Extensive market knowledge, business development and marketing experience in Asia-Pacific would be added advantage
• Strong internal-Airbus network and across Airbus business lines for added value
• Strong customer-facing experience, and negotiating investment deals / financial support
• Entrepreneurial to convert new market opportunities into revenue and business growth
• Extensive external cross-industry network to build pipeline of partners regionally and globally
• Proven experience in leading cross-business lines and cross-functional teams
• Excellent spoken and written communications skills, and proactive to present information at all levels with the ability to lead discussions and debates
  
  

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 Singapore Private Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Leadership

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