Job Description

The Program Manager is responsible for managing the program from contract award through final modification parts kit delivery. The Program Manager is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and integrating program elements including statement of work, schedule, budget, resources, procurement, manufacturing, quality, communications, risks, and change management. The Program Manager services as liaison between the Customer, Sales and Marketing, Project Team, Certification, Finance, Operations, and NAT Management.

Job Requirements

• Act as primary customer contact.
• Develop, integrate, execute and maintain Program Plan consisting of:
o Approved & Integrated Statement of Work
o Approved & Integrated Schedule
o Approved Budget
o Program Assumptions and Decisions
o Roles and Responsibilities
o Lines of Communication
• Ensure Customer, Project Team, Certification, Finance, Operations and NAT Management understand and agree to Program Plan and are made aware of changes to the Plan.
• Establish and maintain Program Management Tools consisting of, but not limited to:
o Program Plan
o Project Set up Form
o Data Requirements Matrix
o Action Items
o Risk Matrix
• Lead and coordinate major program milestone meetings (e.g. ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI, etc.)
• Coordinate commercial and proprietary issues with Customer, Finance and Marketing (e.g. obtain POs, prepare NDAs, assist with GTAs, etc.).
• Manage resources, quality, communications and program risks.
• Manage and control changes to statement of work, schedule or budget.
• Develop, coordinate and implement solutions to problems.
• Coordinate on-site support and travel.
• Report project status on a regular basis.
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Participate in proposal preparation as needed.
• Understand and promote all health, safety and environmental legal and regulatory requirements including company policies and standards. Lead by example, enforce and sustain a strong minded safety culture and compliance driven practices in the work environment.
Program Manager coordinates internally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Certification, Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality.
Program Manager coordinates externally with the Customer, Customer's Suppliers, and Offload companies. Local and international travel may be required, depending on assignment and can be up to 20%.

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

Must have an AA degree with a minimum of 5 years of program management experience in the aerospace industry or a BA or BS degree with a minimum of 2 years of program management experience in the aerospace industry.
MS Project, Excel and Word required. Excellent communication and organization skills required. Must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management and to manage complex technical programs. Basic understanding of Engineering, Certification, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Contracts preferred. Experience with Earned Value principles preferred.

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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.