Associate Program Manager M/F

Safran Group

Santa Maria (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Safran Group in California seeks an Associate Program Manager (M/F) to support complex aerospace programs within Programs / Customer Relations. You will assist the Program Manager across planning, execution and customer communications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, with independent and cross-functional collaboration, strong leadership and risk management skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
More than 5 years of related experience.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Supports Program Manager with all aspects of Program Management.
Comprehends contractual obligations and statement of work for assigned program(s) and provides guidance based on these documents to other program team members as required.
Participates in program planning and documenting.
Develops and maintains status and visibility tools.
Assists with oversight and coordination of vendor activities and communication.
Comprehends and monitors assigned aspects of a program and report status.
Coordinates or assists with coordinating program reviews and meetings.
Coordinates program related travel as required.
Organizes and facilitates communications between the customer and appropriate personnel.
Provides leadership and coordination of team-based solutions to program issues.
Develops methods and procedures for managing programs.
Assists or takes primary role in developing or administering program change orders.

Skills

Program management

Contractual obligations

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Risk identification & mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accounting software

Database software

Project management software

Job description

Associate Program Manager M/F

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran 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.

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Reference number

2026-185822

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Customer services and support - Front office

Job title

Associate Program Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Supports Program Manager with all aspects of Program Management.
Comprehends contractual obligations and statement of work for assigned program(s) and provides guidance based on these documents to other program team members as required.
Participates in program planning and documenting.
Develops and maintains status and visibility tools.
Assists with oversight and coordination of vendor activities and communication.
Comprehends and monitors assigned aspects of a program and report status.
Coordinates or assists with coordinating program reviews and meetings.
Coordinates program related travel as required.
Organizes and facilitates communications between the customer and appropriate personnel.
Provides leadership and coordination of team-based solutions to program issues.
Develops methods and procedures for managing programs.
Assists or takes primary role in developing or administering program change orders.
Assists with part procurement and status as required.
Assists in maintaining program financial health tools.
Participates in risk identification and risk mitigation activities.
Assists with final inspection (closing process) as required.
Responsible for ensuring that assigned small-scale projects progress on schedule within budget and meets or exceeds minimum quality standards; this may include post delivery support.
Assists in preparing and maintaining departmental policies, procedures and reporting.
Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
Other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Experience: More than 4 years of related experience

Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
Demonstrates the interest and ability to grow within the program management function.
Displays sound judgment, problem-solving skills and ability to function independently to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database and Project Management software.