Programme Manager

Safran S.A.; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive salary and pay review

22.5 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Income Protection

Life Assurance 8 x Salary

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power is seeking an experienced Programme Manager in Slough to lead multi-disciplinary teams across the full product lifecycle. You will drive delivery, manage risks, and optimise programme financial performance while engaging with senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, exceptional collaboration, and a track record of delivering on time and within scope in a complex, engineering-driven environment. Join a global leader shaping future aerospace capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading programmes/projects in commercial, engineering, manufacturing or technology environments.
• Proficiency with project tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana.
• Ability to create KPIs, dashboards and management reports using Power BI, Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programmes/projects throughout the lifecycle, ensuring delivery against objectives and timescales.
• Identify, assess, monitor and mitigate programme risks with corrective actions.
• Review and validate sales proposals, technical estimates and business cases for viability.
• Manage programme financial performance including sales, revenue, profitability, cost control, forecasting and recovery planning.
• Develop and communicate integrated programme plans with milestones, deliverables and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners for collaboration and issue resolution.
• Chair programme review meetings and provide status updates to customers and senior leadership.
• Support contract management and contribute to new business opportunities.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Asana

Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Asana

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Published 08.12.2026 Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Programs Location : Sl1 4ry , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & ManagerPublished 08.12.2026Job DescriptionProgramme ManagerSloughSafran – Here, we craft excellence together.At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted 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 where we can all succeed together through a shared visionLooking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:• Early finish on Fridays• Competitive salary and pay review• 22.5 days' holiday + bank holidays• Pension• Income Protection• Life Assurance 8 x Salary• Health Cash PlanYour RoleWe are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of assigned programmes and product families throughout the full product lifecycle. You will be responsible for achieving key business objectives, coordinating cross-functional activities, and leading multidisciplinary teams to drive collaboration, performance, and customer satisfaction. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to foster a collaborative team culture while ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within scope, and to target outcomes.Responsibilities:• Lead and manage programmes/projects throughout the lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives, timescales, and business goals.• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate programme risks, implementing corrective actions to ensure successful outcomes.• Review and validate sales proposals, technical estimates, and business cases, ensuring commercial viability and appropriate governance approvals.• Manage programme financial performance, including sales, revenue, profitability, cost control, forecasting, and recovery planning where required.• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated programme plans with clear milestones, deliverables, resources, and stakeholder alignment.• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring effective collaboration, resource allocation, and issue resolution.• Chair programme review meetings, monitor progress, track actions, manage change requests, and provide regular status updates to customers and senior leadership.• Support contract management and business growth activities by ensuring robust contractual agreements are in place and contributing to new business opportunitiesJob RequirementsWhat You'll Bring• Experience managing programmes or projects in a commercial, engineering, manufacturing, or technology environment.• Strong proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana.• Excellent analytical and business analysis skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable plans and recommendations.• Experience creating KPIs, dashboards, and management reports using Power BI, Excel, or similar tools.• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including business cases, forecasting, and profitability analysis.• Ability to analyse operational, supply chain, and financial performance data to support decision-making.• Skilled in presenting complex information clearly to senior stakeholders.Get involved:We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing 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, today.But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)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.Company InformationSafran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.Locate your future workplace220 Bedford Ave SloughSl1 4ryEngland United Kingdom