Sr. Project Manager – Strategy

Safran S.A.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager – Strategy to lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned with aerospace business objectives.

You will partner with senior leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute projects involving organizational change, governance, and operational readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in aerospace, with experience in integration and industrial transfers, and proficiency in MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a strong preference for a technical degree.
• 10+ years aerospace experience, with integration, separation, and industrial transfers.
• Strong program management and leadership abilities.
• Experience coordinating across functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated project plans for enterprise strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and monitor critical path activities.
• Assess operations and options including facilities, equipment, and resources.
• Support decision-making with risk analyses, cost-benefit analyses, and exec recommendations.
• Establish reporting mechanisms, executive dashboards, and steering committee materials.
• Coordinate implementation activities across impacted functions.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and issue resolution across projects.
• Monitor ongoing service, operational, and contractual commitments.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership.

Skills

Strategic project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

The Sr. Project Manager – Strategy is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives that support the organization 's business objectives.

The role partners with senior leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute high-priority projects involving organizational change, business restructuring, operational readiness, stakeholder management, and enterprise governance.

The position ensures strategic initiatives remain on schedule, risks are effectively managed, and critical deliverables are achieved while maintaining alignment across internal and external stakeholders.

The role reports to the EVP Sales, Marketing & Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans for enterprise strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and monitor critical path activities.
• Conduct business assessments and evaluate operational alternatives, including facility, equipment, and resource considerations.
• Support strategic decision-making through risk assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and executive recommendations. Ensure governance processes, documentation, and stakeholder communications remain aligned and current.
• Coordinate information gathering and facilitate responses to internal and external stakeholder inquiries.
• Establish reporting mechanisms, executive dashboards, and steering committee materials.
• Coordinate implementation activities across impacted functions.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and issue resolution activities.
• Monitor ongoing service, operational, and contractual commitments.
• Provide regular status updates and progress reports to leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a strong preference for a technical degree.

Experience

10 years or more experience in the aerospace field with a strong preference for experience in integration, separation, and industrial transfers.

Computer Skills

Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs, and ability to manage large quantities of data and files, keeping them organized in a virtual data room

Other Skills

Previous experience in planning or managing projects, as well as, the ability to develop, lead, and motivate working teams. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Additional Preferred Skills (not required)

• PMP certification is a plus.