Program Manager

Safran; Tring; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Bonus

Excellent Pension

33 Days Holiday

Dental

BUPA

EV scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Job summary

A global aerospace leader in the UK is seeking a Program Manager to oversee stakeholder management and drive program success. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in engineering or project management, strong leadership skills, and experience in program management. This role involves taking ownership of program objectives, managing international activities, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join us to craft the future of aerospace and contribute to innovative and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong leadership & people management skills are necessary.
• Experience in program management standards is essential.
• Ability to establish trust with program customers
• Ability to conduct negotiations internally and externally
• Ability to empower the team to manage programs

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and program performance.
• Take ownership of the program to achieve all objectives.
• Limit and manage program risks effectively.
• Coordinate activities across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with other program managers, led by a Senior Program Manager.
• Coordinate all activities in the business line to deliver expected program figures.
• Limit and manage risks generated by program activities to an acceptable level.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Program management standards

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in engineering or project management

Job description

Program Manager

Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire

£ Competitive

Benefits

• 8% Bonus
• Excellent Pension
• 33 Days Holiday
• Dental
• BUPA
• EV scheme
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Programs team as a Program Manager at our Pitstone site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible – including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Your Role

As a Program Manager at Safran Electrical & Power you will manage all of the stakeholders in the business line to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of a program while monitoring and mastering risk level. You will have reign to shape the program and take ownership of the actions performed within. You will achieve all program objectives and ensure the global coordination of the business line, delivering expected program figures as defined the Medium Term Plan. You will utilise your innovative capabilities and experience within the aerospace sector to develop sound technology roadmaps and a channel to market.

• Lead all stakeholders of the business line to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of the program.
• Take full ownership of the program, having reign to shape the actions taken that will successfully achieve all program objectives.
• Ensure consistency in delivering and meeting customer expectations.
• Management of activities involving and actioned in multiple countries.
• Work in conjunction with other program managers, led by a Senior Program Manager.
• Ensure global coordination of all the activities in the business line to deliver expected program figures.
• Limit and manage the risks generated by program activities to an acceptable level.

What You'll Bring (Essential)

• Master's degree in engineering or project management, or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership & people management skills
• Previous experience in applying program management standards
• Ability to establish a relationship of trust with program customers
• Ability to conduct negotiations both internally and externally
• Ability to create confidence within the team and empower the team to manager programs

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Get involved

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.