Software Technical Project Manager II

Safran Passenger Innovations; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the in-flight entertainment industry as a Project Manager. You will plan and execute avionics projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. Your role will involve monitoring project metrics, contributing to design reviews, and maintaining project documentation. With a focus on innovation and quality, you will help create the best in-flight experiences for air carriers worldwide.

Benefits

Home Allowance

Discretionary Bonus Program

401(k) Program with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Alternative Work Schedule (9/80)

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in technical project management or related field.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project plans; coordinate with small teams to execute tasks.
• Regularly monitor project metrics; propose risk mitigations.
• Create and maintain project documentation and schedules.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!

Job Summary:

Plans and executes avionics projects developed internally or with suppliers. Collaborates with cross-functional teams from engineering, operations, and quality to define project plans, track milestones, and manage risks.

Core Responsibilities:

• Contribute to project plans; coordinate with small teams to execute tasks
• Regularly monitor project metrics; propose risk mitigations with support
• Actively contribute to design reviews with detailed feedback
• Create and maintain project documentation and schedules with moderate autonomy
• Assist in developing and implementing mitigation strategies
• Customize and maintain project management tools for assigned projects
• Analyze resource needs and recommend allocations for small projects

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Team-oriented work style

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-6 years experience in technical project management or related field
• Lead team projects independently
• Provide guidance to junior team members
• Drive design reviews and technical sessions
• Manage supplier relationships
• Make project-level decisions
• Develop and implement project strategies
• Demonstrate experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience in technical requirement analysis
• Track record of successful project delivery

The starting pay range for this position is $90,400 - $101,700 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off