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Product Owner

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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.

As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

Reference number

2025-168021

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Senior project manager

Job title

Product Owner

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Product Owner holds a pivotal role, overseeing both product planning and product marketing within Safran Test Cells. This position is accountable for managing the product throughout its entire lifecycle, from conception through end-of-life, by gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining a clear product vision, and collaborating closely with sales, engineering, marketing, and customer support teams. The Product Owner strives to deliver successful products that drive revenue growth and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by aligning cross-functional efforts with defined goals and key performance indicators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand the product market and relevant regulations and standards

Develop and manage the customer requirements to define the product strategy and roadmap.

Oversee development teams to drive innovation and achievement of the product strategy

Understand and be an expert in the competitive marketplace

Partners with stakeholders and customers across the organization to inform the product vision, strategy, features, and prioritization.

Define and execute go-to-market plan, working to ensure that product management, marketing, and sales have what they need to be successful.

Develops and maintains appropriate tracking and reporting of product performance to evaluate future improvement investments, life analysis, obsolescence management, etc.

Develop and oversee product end of life strategies and plans to ensure effective transitions for customers.

Collaborate with the Purchasing teams to identify a supply chain strategy for providing the products

Collaborate with Maintenance and Services to develop service offerings to maintain products post-project completion

Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to guide them during design, installation and maintenance phase of a system using the product. That includes

Participate to technical reviews

Be the focal point if there is an issue with the product during factory tests or on site and coordinate the resources in order to solve the issue while having a minimal impact on the project planning/costs

Actively participates in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures or to the product itself

Actively participate in the quoting process, design reviews and other internal and external meetings as required. Provide to the quoting process all necessary material, assessment, tech proposal, products description and associated costs.

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

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Safran Test Cells offers a competitive medical plan with HMO and PPO options, as well as Vision coverage, Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Vacation and Sick Leave: First-year employees earn 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, and 2 personal days.

Hybrid Work Schedule: Safran Test Cells offers a hybrid work schedule

Safran Shareholding Plan: Employees have the opportunity to participate in the Safran Shareholding plan, which allows them to become shareholders and benefit from the company's growth.

Salary Range: The salary for this position ranges annually, depending on years of experience and training

Candidate skills & requirements

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, or related discipline).

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant industry, with a proven track record of success.

Demonstrated professional experience in product management within an international company, including direct involvement in product lifecycle management, go-to-market strategies, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering, marketing, and customer support teams

Qualifications:

Advanced leadership capabilities, including the ability to balance risk, influence and motivate diverse teams, and take full ownership of product outcomes.

Deep technical, operational, analytical, and project management expertise, with experience driving innovation and achieving strategic product objectives.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, proactively identifying and implementing process improvements.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and functions.

Strong focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

Proficiency in the MS Office Suite and familiarity with product management tools and methodologies.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally, as required to support product and customer needs.

Annual salary

115,000-130,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

City (-ies)

651 Campus Drive , Suite 100, MN 55112 New Brighton

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