Aerospace Program Lead - Strategy & Delivery

Safran Group; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Group in the United States is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead aerospace programs from pre-contract through certification and sustainment phases. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure realistic, customer-aligned program plans and robust technical proposals.

The role requires 5-10+ years of PM experience in aerospace or tech, with proven leadership of large, international programs and a background in business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• MBA or PMI certification preferred.
• PM/Program management experience in tech or aerospace.
• 5-10+ years of project or program management experience in the technology sector.
• Proven ability to lead large and international aerospace programs.
• Business development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inputs to support the optimal sales strategy and collaborate with Sales.
• Manage technical proposals and coordinate with Sales, Engineering and Operations.
• Create and maintain program scope documents and plan resources to meet milestones.
• Ensure solutions meet customer requirements and identify actions to resolve issues.
• Manage program costs and maintain the overall business case; mitigate risks.

Skills

Project management

Program leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or equivalent

PMI certification or equivalent

Job description

Safran Group in the United States is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead aerospace programs from pre-contract through certification and sustainment phases. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure realistic, customer-aligned program plans and robust technical proposals.

The role requires 5-10+ years of PM experience in aerospace or tech, with proven leadership of large, international programs and a background in business development.