JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Twinsburg
Job purpose:
The Program Manager works in cooperation with other program managers as part of the program team led by a local Senior Program Manager. The Senior Program Manager allocates the management of one (or more) of the programs in her/his scope to the program manager.
During Bid and proposal phase (PROMPT S1 to S2 milestone), the program manager supports the bid process. The program manager validates recurring cost (RC) and non-recurring costs (NRC) estimates and associated assumptions to ensure the delivery of a sound business case at the contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone).

After contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone), the Program Manager is accountable for achieving program objectives until the retirement from service (PROMPT S12 milestone). This requires ensuring the global coordination of all activities in order to:

• Manage customer satisfaction
• Lead customer communication.
• Be accountable that all contract is respected, lead all change of scope and guarantee the profitability of business plan
• Ensure efficient steering of a program, Build the program level MTP with support from the business, Monitor program performance
• Ensure that the development/design phase is implemented in conformity with the contract.
• Guarantee that the development schedule is in line with the contract
• Organize program reviews (and PROMPT milestone for program in development or in service) and leads program status meetings internally and with the customer;
• Manage the cross-functional and multicultural integrated program team (IPT) in charge of the project.
• Assess program-related risks, anticipate and manage difficulties in advance.
• Implement specific methods to analyze and process risks, based on quantitative and qualitative risk assessment.
• Ensure deployment of efficient corrective action in case of any drift on a program
• Support Program audit on a program where required
• Participate in the improvement of the program process
• Ensure the smooth transition to serial production by coordinating upstream industrialization. Produce and maintain manufacturability of the system, monitoring the supply chain for any risks or issues
• In production activities, monitor any technical or engineering issues from the customer and coordinate activities with the through life support engineering group
• Other duties may be assigned;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

During any R&T phase (Internal R&D), when coordinating an R&T program, the program manager is responsible for setting associated schedule, milestones and budget.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in a project, product or program team environment being in one or a combination of the following:
• Managing programs (program manager).
• Product manager or technical project Manager directly interfacing with customers and having some level of technical interface
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Program management in similar industry.
• Strong track record with proven experience, including experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience of working within a matrix organization
• Training and experience in applying Program Management standards and tools to a business. (Program planning, monitoring and control, integrated program management and risk management).
• Must understand constraints of operational activities (order fulfilment process, Turn Around Time, procurement cycle, operational learning curve, efficiency, production burden, cost escalation)

Knowledge/Skills

• Leadership Skills strong leadership and the ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using strong interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
• Project/program management: Fully understand the project management methodology (management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.)
• Emotional Skills: Self-motivated with problem solving and decision making skills. Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors, etc. and reach consensus, in line with program objectives
• Customer Management: Ability to establish a relationship of trust with customers and stakeholders. Experience of converging on the needs of all parties in the form of shared and mutually acceptable solutions.
• Autonomy: Ability to manage a team, organize activities and make decisions without supervision
• Delegation: Ability to create confidence with the team and empower the team to manage programs
• Communication: Ability to deliver a synthetic and clear communication in a respectful manner.
• Financial: working knowledge of Program / Business finance: Gross Margin & EBIT, Capitalization and Revenue Recognition, NPV & IRR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within an Engineering environment
• Aerospace and/ or defense program management experience

SPECIFICITY OF THE JOB

Ability to travel for domestic and overseas business (25%+)
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee or Refugee. No company sponsorship will be offered.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities & qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with & providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical & mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 330-487-2000. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
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 Electrical & Power is one of the world’s leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
Bachelor’s Degree
More than 5 year

• Manage customer satisfaction
• Lead customer communication.
• Be accountable that all contract is respected, lead all change of scope and guarantee the profitability of business plan
• Ensure efficient steering of a program, Build the program level MTP with support from the business, Monitor program performance
• Ensure that the development/design phase is implemented in conformity with the contract.
• Guarantee that the development schedule is in line with the contract
• Organize program reviews (and PROMPT milestone for program in development or in service) and leads program status meetings internally and with the customer;
• Manage the cross-functional and multicultural integrated program team (IPT) in charge of the project.
• Assess program-related risks, anticipate and manage difficulties in advance.
• Implement specific methods to analyze and process risks, based on quantitative and qualitative risk assessment.
• Ensure deployment of efficient corrective action in case of any drift on a program
• Support Program audit on a program where required
• Participate in the improvement of the program process
• Ensure the smooth transition to serial production by coordinating upstream industrialization. Produce and maintain manufacturability of the system, monitoring the supply chain for any risks or issues
• In production activities, monitor any technical or engineering issues from the customer and coordinate activities with the through life support engineering group
• Other duties may be assigned;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required