Program Manager

Safran S.A.; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies is seeking a Program Manager in Wall Township, NJ, responsible for managing program execution and customer commitments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively.

The Program Manager will be accountable for the business plan and ensure that all program goals are met on time, while interfacing with customers to develop and grow business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product development, project management or program management support experience required.
• Ability to manage business partners across international time zones.
• Experience with contracts and contract negotiation is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Establishes framework for smooth execution of the program.
• Manages all aspects of the program including performance and cost.
• Communicates with customers to identify sales opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Risk Management

Education

Masters in Engineering Management or Business Administration

BS with Technical Concentration

Job description

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with objectives set by the company management and contractual commitments made to the customer. As such, the Program Manager is the owner of the business plan and has financial authority for the program, in accordance with the associated delegations of responsibility.

The Program Manager:

Responsibilities

• establishes the framework and conditions for smooth execution of the program;
• passes on the program objectives to the company's functional departments, within their delegated scope of responsibility;
• is responsible for managing the program team;
• manages all aspects of the program, including performance, cost, quality and lead-time aspects;
• ensures that information shared with the customer is consistent;
• interfaces with the customer to identify sales opportunities, develop action plans and grow the business.

Program Phases and Key Responsibilities

1. Pilot development programs and sustaining programs

   • Program Plan/Input and management (Task definitions, time frames and manpower requirements);
   • Develop and drive program objectives regarding Quality, Cost, Schedule, Technical Performance and Customer Satisfaction;
   • Analyze and address risks and opportunities of the program;
   • Responsible for periodic program reviews (including Lessons Learned meetings) during the overall lifecycle;
   • Monitor problem solving, drive root cause analysis and recovery plans definition when needed;
   • Coordinate interactions between departments to ensure the delivery of production and aftermarket activities, on-time, at the right level of quantity and quality;
   • Conduct and prioritize program changes;
   • Continuously evaluates the business case and drives continuous improvement initiatives;
   • Responsible for the contractual requirements and commercial performances.

2. Responsible for the bib/no bid phase (or management decision for an internal R&D project)

   • With the sales or account manager, analyze the customer's needs and expectations and develop the business case;
   • Coordinate the development of the non-recurrent and recurrent cost targets in relation with internal teams, reviews for completeness and drives questions/improvements;
   • Create the Program Management plan (deliverables, program schedule, stakeholders, ...);
   • Ensures completeness of the SOW compliance matrix;
   • Coordinate activities to prepare the recurring costs, nonrecurring costs, schedule and proposal.

3. Drive interfaces with the customer during the overall life cycle of the program

   • Drive the relationship between customer and the Integrated Program Team (IPT);
   • Develop strong relationships with key customer personnel;
   • Organize regular reviews with the customer;
   • Communicate the voice of the customer within the organization.

BS, (Technical Concentration preferred)

Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering Management or Business Administration, a plus.
• 5+ years of product development, project management or program management support experience required.
• Good communicator, integrator and team player.
• Strong Project Management: scheduling, project management tools, risks and opportunities management, problem solving.
• Leadership skills, communication abilities (oral and written), rigor, organizational skills, tenacity, ability to face pressure.
• Ability to manage business partners and projects and initiatives across international time zones.
• Experience establishing and building Domestic and International relationships with the ability to collaborate within and across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to analyze, summarize information and communicate with management.
• Technical knowledge: airworthiness ( + Safety Management System), engineering knowledge on products, financial and budget follow-up, industrial organization knowledge, aerospace knowledge.
• Experience with contracts and contract negotiation, a strong plus.