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Senior Program Manager

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General information

Entity

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.

Reference number

2025-166264

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Program and project management office - PMO methods and tools senior

Job title

Senior Program Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Position Summary:

Directs, coordinates and oversees all activities related to execution of a contract. Provides a single point of contact for all program related inquiries. Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification and supply chain and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides high-value customer with a direct point of contact for contracts which are prototype in nature, technical and/or of moderate to high value.

• Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the customer comply with both.

• Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team.

• Trains and mentors less experienced Program Managers and Associate Program Managers by reviewing and promoting best practices, helping to develop required skills and sharing experiences at the senior level.

• Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings.

• Ensures that assigned medium- to large-scale projects progress on schedule, within budget and meet or exceed minimum quality standards.

• Participates in, and guides, Change Order processes and activities for assigned projects.

• Keeps the customer and executive management informed of the current status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.

• Facilitates inter- and intra-department coordination to support project requirements.

• Provides strong planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts, and provides leadership in developing team based solutions to problems as they arise.

• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements.

• Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules.

• Negotiates assigned items including revised delivery dates, costs or other proposal/contract parameters.

• Facilitates a positive relationship with customers.

• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements

• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally in a team.

• Proven ability to use situational leadership to get desired results.

• Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate.

• Ability to inspire & motivate individuals across an organization.

• Must possess broad technical and certification knowledge.

• Utilizes a holistic problem-solving approach to situations.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.

• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Ability to make effective & persuasive speeches & presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management or project teams.

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual & practical problems.

• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.

• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract & concrete variables.

• Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database & Project Management software.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift &/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift &/or move up to 25 pounds & have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to travel as required.

• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required

Candidate skills & requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering or a related discipline from four-year College or university and a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training.

PMP certification required.

Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Annual salary

$120,010 - $188,580 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes