Jihène Saadi
Senior Leader | Head of Infrastructure Architecture & Expertise
Toulouse Area France
Employed
Available
Senior Airbus executive with 18+ years of progressive leadership across technical delivery, cybersecurity, large-scale transformation, and strategic management. Proven ability to build and scale high-performing organisations, drive complex multi-country programmes, and align technical strategy with business growth objectives.
Engagement Manager & Project Manager – A350XWB Systems
Capgemini
March 2007
to January 2013
- Orchestrated the full integration and validation cycle for the Central Maintenance System and A350XWB information systems — including Secure Communication Interface, Avionics Server Function, and Open World Server Function — ensuring compliance with certification standards throughout.
- Managed distributed engineering teams across France and India, synchronising complex testing activities with Airbus Centres of Excellence in Hamburg and Filton.
- Governed technical deliverables from tier-1 suppliers Sagem and Rockwell Collins, presiding over programme reviews to mitigate risks and maintain On-Time/On-Quality delivery.
- Led preparation and real-time monitoring of ground and flight test campaigns, translating test outcomes into actionable system evolutions and contributing directly to the maturity of A350 avionics.
- Managed commercial bid activities (2010): conducted feasibility analyses, built financial models, and co-authored winning technical proposals.