Program Manager M/F

Safran companies; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies are looking for an experienced project manager in Santa Maria, California. The role includes full accountability for program execution, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and risk management. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in a commercial aerospace environment and must possess strong communication and leadership skills.

The position may require business travel of up to 25%. A Bachelor's degree is required, with additional preferred qualifications including a degree in engineering and project management certification.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 6 years of project manager or project engineer experience in a commercial aerospace environment.
• Basic Knowledge of program management methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of the Program.
• Maintain financial performance and business case for the program.
• Ensure profitability through Design To Cost (DTC) management.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including program P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of the Program under his/her leadership
• Responsible for the overall financial performance of the program
• Maintain the Business Case for the entire program life cycle
• Monitor and control program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE)
• Ensure profitability through Design To Cost (DTC) management
• Update program financials & determine root cause & corrective actions for variances
• Program bid, planning & control
• Develop estimate of non-recurrent & recurring costs targets
• Review customer requirements technical compliance matrix
• Work with IPT to develop, baseline and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle
• Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate the program medium to long range planning
• Identify and manage program (internal & external)
• Perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment (quantitative and qualitative)
• Review the customer contract compliance and control scope
• Primary Point of Contact with customer over the entire program life cycle
• Communicate to customer the commitments of the BU
• Be responsible for arranging program progress reviews with the customer
• Report to the customer a progress status of the program, compliant with their follow up expectations
• Oversee assigned Project Manager(s) and IPT work package leaders
• Ability to build teams, and facilitate conflict resolution
• Set program priorities and provide strategic guidance on day‑to‑day program issues
• Establish program governance, including program key performance indicators (KPIs) & conduct weekly program review
• Monitor KPIs, including earn value management indicator, and ensure variances are addressed in a timely manner
• Provide annual performance review input for IPT resources to functional leadership
• Identify and manage program interdependencies
• Serve as primary liaison with Executive Management
• Provide the Voice of the Customer (VoC)
• Provide strategic guidance from an operational perspective
• Support monthly review with documented corrective action for any red KPIs
• Determine required program resources needs through development and serial production

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Experience: Typically requires 6 years of project manager or project engineer experience in a commercial aerospace environment
• Basic Knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage complex projects
• Computer Skills: Proficient with MS Project
• Other Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, leadership skills, organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, financial acumen; Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail; Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

Additional Preferred Skills (not required)

• Degree in engineering
• Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, etc.)
• Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement

Travel

Business travel up to 25% likely.