Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

In the role of Director - Program Management, you'll play a pivotal part on our Programs Department team.

This position contributes to our vision by:
Being responsible for the profit and loss (P&L) of the business unit (BU) Projects/programs. These projects/programs maybe located at a single BU site or across multiple physical sites depending on the BU. The Program Management Director is responsible for ensuring quality, cost, schedule and technical objectives are met while maintaining customer satisfaction. The Program Management Director provides leadership and program management guidance to the BU program managers. This role is responsible for the coaching and development of the BU project/program managers.

Summary of Duties:
•Ensure the BU program Business Cases are properly maintained for the entire program life cycle
•Monitor and control BU program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE)
•Ensure BU programs are profitable
•Ensure BU program managers implement strong Scope Control and Change Management
•Review BU program financials and ensure the data is accurate and complete.
•Ensure BU program managers properly apply earn value management to development program activities
•Responsible for annual performance reviews of direct reports, generating employee development plans, and coaching direct report employees
•Supports & mentors program managers. Responsible for establishing and maintaining Division program management succession planning & identifying training development needs
•Business Process Manager for “manage program” process within the Division. Responsible for applying Safran's PROMPT Referential and ensuring Division site level documentation is updated to comply with Safran Cabin Referential (PROMPT Procedures)
•Implements & monitor standard program performance KPIs (Dashboard) across the Division to ensure appropriate corrective actions are being implemented to improve performance
•Responsible for Division program performance ( Customer satisfaction, P&L)

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
• Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $124,380 - 195,450 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
•Team oriented
•Process focused
•Open & honest communication
•Quality minded
•Ability to persevere and honor commitments
•Recognizes success
•Executes with urgency
•Creates solutions
•Customer focused in everything we do

Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Typically requires 15 years of experience managing programs throughout the program life cycle. Expert knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage programs.
Computer Skills: Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs.
Other Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, Strong leadership and organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, strong financial acumen

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
•Project Management certification (e.g. PMI PMP) is highly desirable.
•Degree in Engineering preferred

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Specificity of the job

Business travel: Up to 50% is likely.