Commercial Operations Safran Liaison Manager

GE Aerospace; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Commercial Operations Safran Liaison Manager to enhance collaboration with Safran and improve operational efficiency. The role involves overseeing key performance indicators, facilitating stakeholder engagements, and supporting process optimization. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 5 years of experience in relevant fields. Proficiency in French is desirable. This remote position offers relocation assistance and fosters strong partnerships across global teams.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Sales, Commercial Operations, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of commercial deal processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborations with Safran and drive alignment on priorities.
• Oversee KPIs and lead problem-solving initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagements and enhance collaboration.
• Contribute to process optimization and global collaboration.

Skills

Commercial expertise

Project management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Language skills (French)

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Commercial Operations Safran Liaison Manager, you will lead collaboration efforts with Safran to align on Deal Factory priorities, streamline deal processes, and drive continuous improvement within the CFM Deal Factory for the Sales and Marketing organization. This role is critical in fostering strong partnerships, ensuring alignment, and enhancing operational efficiency across global teams.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on One CFM Priorities: Work closely with Safran, regional teams, and product line teams to drive alignment on Sales and Marketing priorities.
• Manage Deal Factory KPIs: Oversee CFM Deal Factory key performance indicators (KPIs), lead problem‑solving initiatives, and ensure timely completion of action plans and capability introductions in partnership with Commercial Excellence.
• Coordinate Stakeholder Engagements: Facilitate activities, operating rhythms, and engagements between GE and Safran stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Build Strong Relationships: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with CFM Deal Factory operators and stakeholders. Represent perspectives to drive alignment, gather feedback from on‑site teams, and address process concerns.
• Lead Process Improvement Initiatives: Support and lead value‐stream analysis, Kaizen events, and Problem Solving Reviews (PSRs). Drive resulting actions and next steps to improve processes.
• Drive Global Collaboration: Lead global teams in enhancing value‑stream performance, implementing action plans, and solving complex challenges.
• Contribute to Process Optimization: Play a key role in identifying and implementing improvements across Deal Factory and Commercial Operations processes.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Sales, Commercial Operations, Product Line, Risk, Finance, Marketing, or Customer Experience.

Location

• Primary Location: Moissy Cramayel, France.
• Alternative Location: London, United Kingdom, Dubai, UAE or Cincinnati, USA with monthly travel to Safran offices in Moissy Cramayel, France.

Desired Characteristics

• Commercial Expertise: Strong understanding of commercial deal and proposal processes.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in French is highly desirable.
• Process Optimization: Experience in process ownership and transactional lean methodologies, including FLIGHT DECK.
• Leadership Skills: Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of driving change and fostering collaboration.
• Communication & Project Management: Excellent communication and project management skills to effectively manage cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to lead problem‑solving initiatives and implement solutions to improve processes and performance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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