Program Manager

Job description

Job Summary:
The Program Manager has program performance and P&L responsibility for a small to medium complexity program. He/she is responsible for delivering the program objectives, managing program performance, risks, opportunities, and change control according to internal rules and processes

The Program Manager will provide leadership to a matrixed cross functional integrated program team (IPT), and drive continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes.

The Program Manager will report to a Business Unit, Division leader or Director of Programs. The Program Manager serves as the Customer(s) primary Point of Contact (POC).

Summary of Duties:
Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including program P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of the Program under his/her leadership
Responsible for the overall financial performance of the program
Maintain the Business Case for the entire program life cycle
Monitor and control program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE)
Ensure profitability through Design To Cost (DTC) management
Strong emphasis on Scope Control and Change Management
Update program financials & determine root cause & corrective actions for variances
Program bid, planning & control
Develop estimate of non-recurrent & recurring costs targets
Review customer requirements technical compliance matrix
Create & maintain the program management plan
Work with IPT to develop, baseline and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle
Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate the program medium to long range planning
Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into program planning and control
Identify and manage program (internal & external)
Perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment ( quantitative and qualitative)
Review the customer contract compliance and control scope
Primary Point of Contact with customer over the entire program life cycle
Communicate to customer the commitments of the BU
Be responsible for arranging program progress reviews with the customer
Report to the customer a progress status of the program, compliant with their follow up expectations
Lead internal and customer milestone gate reviews ( e.g. PDR, CDR, PRR, etc)
Capture and communicate lessons learned
Oversee assigned Project Manager(s) and IPT work package leaders
Ability to build teams, and facilitate conflict resolution
Set program priorities and provide strategic guidance on day-to-day program issues
Establish program governance, including program key performance indicators (KPIs) & conduct weekly program review
Prepare and lead IPT meetings with the IPT ( program reviews, working groups, etc)
Monitor KPIs, including earn value management indicator, and ensure variances are addressed in a timely ma

Complementary description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 10,000 employees at 39 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

Safran's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond our facility walls. We value and support the communities where we live and work. One of Safran's values and CSR pillar is Corporate Citizenship that helps drive economic, social and cultural progress by sharing our gifts with those around us.
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Job requirements

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: Typically requires 6 years of project manager or project engineer experience in a commercial aerospace environment required. Basic Knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage complex projects
Computer Skills:
Proficient with MS Project
Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, leadership skills, organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, financial acumen• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Degree in engineering
Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, etc.)
Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement

Business travel up to 25% likely.

Description: Mid-level position within field.