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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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference number

2025-167105

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Programs - Program manager level 1

Job title

Program Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Summary:

Leads all aspects of the business including building customer relationships, managing product development, solving technical solutions, and driving critical hardware production and deliveries. Responsible for the financial performance (P&L, sales, cost, discretionary budget, collateral budget, etc.), schedule and technical performance of company programs/projects or subsystems of major programs/projects. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contract.

• Responsible for the financial performance, schedule and technical performance of company programs/projects or subsystems of major programs/projects: Leads all phases of programs/projects from inception through completion. Guides and controls the establishment of scope, schedule, development and financial plans that will facilitate successful program execution.

• Responsible for development execution schedule and costs. Assists in the establishment of design concepts, schedule milestones and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.

• Identify program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.

• Responsible for ensuring that product deliveries are made on-time and with the appropriate levels of quality. Engages operations and quality teams as needed to drive action plans as needed.

• In conjunction with the sales department, helps with preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.

• Act as a primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance. Develops strong customer relationships and customer-focused teams.

• In conjunction with the contracts department, leads the negotiation of contracts and contract changes.

• Possess an appropriate level of technical knowledge to be able to ask the right questions, challenge the status quo, and build mutual confidence with technical counterparts.

• Responsible for the total life cycle value stream. Works with shared services (supply chain, operations, support, etc) to ensure the value stream is meeting program and business requirements. Assist in the interaction with subcontractors and suppliers concerning strategic planning, team agreements, associations, etc.

• Inspires, energizes and organizes cross-functional teams to meet specific program goals. Escalates critical issues within the organization and with customers commensurate with program and customer needs.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

- May be required to travel to the customer's base or any other location relevant to the correct execution of the contract and company's commitment (e.g. key supplier, partner).

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Competencies:

Education / Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline or in the absence of a degree six years of related experience

Skills and Abilities:

- Technical background with ability to lead engineering activities and developments.

- Experience in program management as either a Program Manager or in a leading role as member of a program team. Experience working directly with customers is preferred.

- Experience with aircraft electromechanical systems, avionics, and/or, aircraft systems.

- Financial acumen with the ability to perform: budgeting, cost tracking, scheduling, risk management and gross margin improvements.

- Operations experience to drive quality and on time delivery.

- Experience in leading Continuous Improvement projects.

- Must possess leadership traits including the ability to lead cross-functional teams

- Able to work autonomously without direct supervision

- Able to effectively communicate with both technical audiences and senior leadership with accuracy and attention to detail

- Able to work effectively in both an office environment, a remote environment and can support travel up to 25% of the time

Annual salary

$110K-$130K

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington

City (-ies)

18225 NE 76th St WA - 98052 Redmond

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

Yes