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Transformation Project 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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference number

2025-168606

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB

Job title

Transformation Project Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

This role has responsibility for the delivery of the Supply Chain transformation initiatives within the Safran Seats SSUS supply chain framework. The key focus will be the project management of the various work streams across Demand Management, Sales and Operations Planning, MPS, Scheduling, Production Scheduling, Procurement and Warehouse & Logistics. In addition the incumbent will oversee a number of local improvement initiatives from concept to delivery across processes, systems and people. This role will be leading and coaching the staff in driving an effective improvement journey. Works under general supervision.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead the delivery of the Transformation project business improvements through the deployment of the One Safran processes and performance metrics

• Coordinate with the Supply Chain organization to ensure local understanding of the industrial core model and the associated maturity grid.

• Work with the business managers to undertake continual analysis of the business to expose opportunities for change and improvement.

• Analyse and monitor financial and customer benefits throughout the life of the projects.

• Lead, coordinate and own business projects that improve the way the Supply Chain organisation operates across its 3 key pillars:

• Process: Analyse the flow of materials across the SUSS sites, support the future warehousing strategy setup and review the appropriate application of internal controls.

• System: Support functional changes ahead of a new MRP system implementation and ensure the increased utilisation of existing or new analytics solutions.

• People: Champion the implementation of a skills assessment across all SC work streams and support the business managers in reviewing the organizational fit and training requirements.

• Champion and share the use of best practice methods for improvements across the business and provide evidence of real change implementation.

• Able to lead teams in analyzing data and determining the key activities that will reduce the defects or increase flow.

• Communicate the progress to both internal and external customers and influence the leadership team to ensure support to drive work streams to closure.

• Accountable for the governance of the improvement projects and activities in specified areas.

Candidate skills & requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification Bachelor in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics or related discipline or 6 years related experience in lieu of Bachelor's level degree to meet the education requirement.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

• Min 3 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of project management methodologies and proven ability to manage complex projects

• Must know Lean Methodologies

C. Professional Skills-

• Strong knowledge on Supply Chain

• Advanced Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies through Lean Six Sigma training or certification.

• Lean Six Sigma tools knowledge including 5S, Value Stream Mapping and leading Kaizen Events.

• Proficient level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project.

• Knowledge of aviation community and requirements associated with industry a plus.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

• Identification and evaluation (analysis) of processes

• Conduct process improvement events

• Strong Project management

D. Behavioral Skills-

• Excellent team leadership skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Good overall communication and presentation skills.

• Results orientated

• Change Agent mindset with Change management experience

E. Desirable Aspects-

• Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certificate

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

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

Yes