Program Manager 2

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

401K with employer match

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Global career paths

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, seeks a Program Manager 2 to lead a multidisciplinary IPT and drive aerospace programs from concept to delivery. You’ll apply the project management methodology to control costs, schedules, and quality, collaborating with sales, estimating, and customers.

This role offers competitive salaries, paid holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, professional development, and tuition assistance across global sites.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in related business management or engineering, or 6 years related experience.
• Alternative: an Associate's degree with 3 years related experience.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary IPT and ensure program management processes are followed.
• Ensure product matching to bid cost base and knowledge of bid elements.
• Draft contract compliance forms and manage contract terms with the team.
• Clarify RFQ scope with sales and customer; coordinate with estimator on pricing.
• Ensure contract compliance processes (billing, payment) are in place for new contracts.

Skills

Project management

IPT leadership

Budget management

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business mgmt or engineering

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Program Manager 2, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Lead the multidisciplinary team (IPT) in charge of the project. Fully understand the project management methodology (management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.) and implement it as part of a program activity.
• Responsible for implementing a product matching 100% to the one used for the cost base in the bid and to make him/her self-knowledgeable of all elements of the bid including the cost base.
• Draws up the contract compliance form, with information on how differences will be corrected. Is familiar with the tools used to demonstrate program compliance with the contract (test reports, SAP inventory extraction, etc.). Ensures that each member of the Program Team is familiar with all contractual terms and conditions applicable to his/her function and that they are consistently implemented. For a new contract, ensures that the processes needed for contract compliance are in place (billing, payment, etc.).
• Clarifies RFQ scope of work expected by the customer with sales team and/or customer.
• Coordinates with estimator on pricing package assumptions.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility:

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

Candidate skills & requirements (eTalent category – 3000 character limit):

At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related business management or related engineering discipline or 6 years related experience in lieu of Bachelor's level degree to meet the education requirement. OR Requires an Associate's degree in a related business management or related engineering discipline and 3 years related experience in lieu of Bachelor's level degree to meet the education requirement.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years' experience in project or program environment with 2 of the 5 years being in one or a combination of the following.
• Managing programs (program manager)
• Project or program team environment/exposure as a key project/program team member (IPT member) with ownership of their scope, schedule, and budget.
• Senior level responsibility in one or a combination of the following areas: direct customer interface responsibility; P&L

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety?
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [e-mail] or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑based basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.