Senior Programme Manager (L2)

Safran; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company in Cwmbran is seeking a Programme Manager responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual commitments and achieving business objectives. This role demands an agile leader capable of thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Key responsibilities include managing the Integrated Programme Team and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace and hold a relevant degree along with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Support for applicants needing adjustments during the process

Qualifications

• Experience managing large, complex programmes in aerospace or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of technical and regulatory standards for aerospace products.
• Ability to make quick decisions based on evolving data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and customer satisfaction.
• Lead the Integrated Programme Team (IPT) as a Matrix Manager.
• Monitor all programme indicators and report to the Executive Team.

Skills

Programme Management

Customer Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual commitments and achieving business objectives within the scope of the Programme. This role demands an agile and assertive leader capable of thriving in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments with global customer exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance with contractual commitments and ensuring customer satisfaction within the scope.
• Meet objectives assigned by the Company and ensure Business Plans are met within scope of accountability.
• Lead the Integrated Programme Team (IPT) as a Matrix Manager.

IPT Leadership

• Define and assess, within authority, objectives of IPT members.
• Lead the IPT to execute the programme under their management.
• Validate major deliverables submitted by IPT members.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the programme (performance, cost, quality, deadlines) from Development through Manufacture into Service.
• Build the framework and execution conditions for the programme, including the development of the Programme Management Plan.
• Ensure real‑time sharing of key information and IPT cohesion around shared objectives.
• Flow‑down programme objectives to Functional Departments and IPT members, ensuring accountability and appropriate data sharing through demand review for industrial planning.
• Make necessary decisions to achieve programme objectives.
• Plan, manage, and ensure programme gates are passed.
• Monitor all programme indicators (dashboard and business plan) and report to the Executive Team.
• Manage programme changes through the Change Control Board.

Customer Liaison and Engagement

• Ensure information shared with the customer is consistent, coherent, and supported by a communication and escalation matrix.
• Make decisions to meet customer satisfaction and contractual commitments.
• Monitor and negotiate changes requested by the customer, controlling impact on strategy, profitability, quality, and deadlines.
• Prepare formal reviews with the customer (as per contract) and ensure deliverables conform to specifications.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Safran is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we may offer a guaranteed interview to qualified applicants and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need support or adjustments for your application.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex programmes in aerospace, automotive, or regulated industries; experience in seating or aircraft interiors highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP, APM PMQ, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields is a plus.
• Strong understanding of technical and regulatory standards for aerospace products; aircraft seating knowledge highly desirable.
• Ability to make fast,eldorf decisions based on evolving data, especially under ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Strong negotiation Dentist interpersonal skills, configuring Compromising on conflictingrum priorities, corporantly; ability to build executive‑level summaries for stakeholders.
• Prior experience managing international customers and cross‑cultural communication and business practices.
• Growth‑oriented leader who embraces challenges, continuously learns, and models resilience for the team.

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