Program Manager

Safran Group

Wall Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 147,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Safran Group in Wall Township, NJ, United States, is seeking a Program Manager to own the program management plan, manage the IPT, and ensure compliance with contractual commitments. The role includes coordinating with multiple departments, interfacing with the customer, and driving cost, schedule, and technical performance improvements.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in product development, project management or program management, and strong leadership, communication, and risk management

Qualifications

Lead the Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program objectives.
Experience managing programs with international scope.
Strong scheduling and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

Establishes the framework and conditions for smooth execution of the program;
Pass on program objectives to functional departments within delegated scope;
Manage program team and all aspects of the program (cost, schedule, quality, lead-time);
Ensure information shared with the customer is consistent;
Interface with the customer to identify sales opportunities and grow the business;
Lead the program team through development and sustaining phases;
Coordinate interactions between departments to ensure on-time, quality delivery;
Drive program changes and continuous improvement;
Oversee contractual requirements and commercial performance;
Travel: up to 25% domestically/internationally.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Program Manager

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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Reference number

2026-184660

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Programs - Program manager level 1

Job title

Program Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with objectives set by 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 Managers :

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

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.

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.

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;

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

BS, (Technical Concentration preferred)

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

Travel required, estimated at less than 25%

Expected US and international travel, as required

Support customer visits, trade shows, etc

Candidate skills & requirements

Lead the Integrated Program Team (IPT)

Lead the IPT to meet the program objectives;
Management of direct reports, where required;
Matrix reporting from other sub-departments representatives (Project Management, Engineering, Configuration Control, QA, Manufacturing, Sales, Aftermarket interface, Supply Chain and Contract Management);
Closely work with Export Controls and Trade Compliance to ensure process compliance and improvement;
Coordination of cross-functional management team.

Drive program performance indicators, including;

NRC, RC, Margins, On-Time to Gate Adherence, monthly development dashboards, Sustaining program dashboard;
Develop future planning for assigned program;
Any other reports requested.

Develop and implement action plans to grow the business

Manage business partners and consultants;
Propose strategic relationships to grow the business;
Identify sales opportunities, develop, implement and follow-up on action plans to grow the business;
Develop forecasts and opportunities lists for long term growth of the business.