Job Description

Location: Twinsburg, OH

The Program Manager works in cooperation with other program managers as part of the program team led by a local Senior Program Manager. The Senior Program Manager allocates the management of one (or more) of the programs in her/his scope to the program manager.

The Program Manager's role is to lead all stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of a program while monitoring and managing program risk level. The Program Manager is in charge of conducting program activities in accordance with the Safran Program management referential: PROMPT, ONE Safran and associated Group Procedures (GRP-0203, GRP-0204, GRP-0206, GRP-0207, GRP-0208, GRP-0209, GRP-0210, GRP-0289).


The Program Manager is accountable for achieving program objectives from contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone) to retirement from service (PROMPT S12 milestone). This requires ensuring the global coordination of all activities in order to:
 Guarantee that the development/design phase is implemented in conformity with the contract
 Deliver expected program financials as defined in the Medium Term Plan (MTP)
 Ensure consistency and performance to the customer's expectations
 Limit risk exposure generated by program activities
 Ensure the smooth transition to serial production by coordinating upstream industrialization. Produce and maintain manufacturability of the system, monitoring the supply chain for any risks or issues
 In production activities, monitor any technical or engineering issues from the customer and coordinate activities with the through life support engineering group
 Support and lead all change of scope activities associated to the allocated program(s)

During Bid and proposal phase (PROMPT S1 to S2 milestone), the program manager supports the bid process. The program manager validates recurring cost (RC) and non-recurring costs (NRC) estimates and associated assumptions to ensure the delivery of a sound business case at the contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone).

During any R&T phase (Internal R&D), when coordinating an R&T program, the program manager is responsible for setting associated schedule, milestones and budget. For R&T programs, the program manager works closely with sales and marketing to develop sound technology roadmaps and a channel into the market. As the R&T activities fall outside of the formal development process, the Program Manager develops and applies an appropriate management plan inspired by (but not strictly conforming to) PROMPT during the R&T phase. The Program Manager is in charge of managing the Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level during R&T phase.

The order of magnitude for role is:
•A yearly budget between 1 and 5 M$
•A yearly revenue between 1 and 10 M$
•Direct contact with one primary customer and one or more smaller accounts
•Management of activities involving multiple countries
•Management of a complex development

Job Requirements

Education / Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
• Strong track record with proven experience, including experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience of working within a matrix organization
• Experience within an Engineering environment is strongly preferred
• Aerospace and/ or defense program management experience strongly preferred
• Training and experience in applying Program Management standards and tools to a business. (Program planning, monitoring and control, integrated program management and risk management).
• Must understand constraints of operational activities (order fulfilment process, Turn Around Time, procurement cycle, operational learning curve, efficiency, production burden, cost escalation)
Skills:
• Leadership Skills strong leadership and the ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using strong interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
• Project/program management: Fully understand the project management methodology (management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.)
• Emotional Skills: Self-motivated with problem solving and decision making skills. Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors, etc. and reach consensus, in line with program objectives
• Customer Management: Ability to establish a relationship of trust with customers and stakeholders. Experience of converging on the needs of all parties in the form of shared and mutually acceptable solutions.
• Autonomy: Ability to manage a team, organize activities and make decisions without supervision
• Delegation: Ability to create confidence with the team and empower the team to manage programs
• Communication: Ability to deliver a synthetic and clear communication in a respectful manner.
• Financial: working knowledge of Program / Business finance: Gross Margin & EBIT, Capitalization and Revenue Recognition, NPV & IRR.

Work Experience – Technical Knowledge:
In addition to meeting the education requirement, this position requires an additional 5 years experience in a project, product or program team environment being in one or a combination of the following:
o Managing programs (program manager).
o Product manager or technical project Manager directly interfacing with customers and having some level of technical interface

• Report hierarchically and functionally to the Senior Program Manager
• Interface with leaders of other organizations within the company
Program Managers have the delegation of a Senior Program Manager to coordinate activities and decide orientation on a program.

Program Managers work within a matrix organization with functional leaders.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security
based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or
otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected
status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in
the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking
employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.