Director of Strategic Programs & Enterprise Initiatives

Safran Group

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Safran Group in the United States seeks a Director of Strategic Project Management to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with business goals. You will provide governance, governance, and execution oversight for large programs spanning multiple sites and stakeholders.

This role partners with senior leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute high-priority projects, ensuring on-time delivery while managing risks and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a strong preference for a technical background.
  • 10+ years of aerospace experience, especially in integration, separation, and industrial transfers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and program ownership for enterprise initiatives across sites and functions.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and monitor critical path activities.
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans with milestones, dependencies, and ownership.
  • Assess operations options and deliver executive recommendations on requirements and risks.
  • Lead readiness activities to ensure understanding of requirements, timelines, and responsibilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Project coordination
Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project
MS Office

Job description

Safran Group in the United States seeks a Director of Strategic Project Management to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with business goals. You will provide governance, governance, and execution oversight for large programs spanning multiple sites and stakeholders.

This role partners with senior leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute high-priority projects, ensuring on-time delivery while managing risks and regulatory considerations.

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