Staff Program Manager, Connectivity

Safran; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home allowance

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including vacations and

Year-end holiday shutdown

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Job summary

Safran seeks a Staff Program Manager, OEM Connectivity, to lead complex connectivity programs and coordinate execution across multiple program workstreams. This role drives alignment among Product, Engineering, Operations, OEMs, MSPs, and suppliers, while overseeing homologation and certification activities.

With 10+ years in aerospace program management and deep knowledge of connectivity systems and certification, you will influence priorities without formal authority and mentor junior

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management experience in aerospace or related technical domains.
• Experience leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of connectivity systems, aircraft integration, and certification processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority.
• Ability to coordinate execution across multiple programs or program workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex connectivity programs involving multiple stakeholders, teams, and interdependencies.
• Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, OEMs, MSPs, and suppliers to ensure program success.
• Oversee homologation and certification activities across multiple programs or platforms.
• Manage complex risks, issues, and escalations, driving resolution across cross-functional teams.
• Influence prioritization and sequencing of program activities in alignment with business and product objectives.
• Ensure consistency in program execution, including schedules, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead cross-program coordination efforts where dependencies exist.
• Mentor junior program managers and provide guidance on execution and stakeholder management.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Connectivity systems

Aircraft integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Summary

The Staff Program Manager, OEM Connectivity, leads complex and high-impact connectivity programs and drives alignment across multiple stakeholders and program areas. This role is responsible for coordinating execution across interconnected programs, managing escalations, and influencing program priorities to ensure successful delivery. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and contributes to improving program execution practices across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead complex connectivity programs involving multiple stakeholders, teams, and interdependencies
• Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Operations, OEMs, MSPs, and suppliers to ensure program success
• Oversee homologation and certification activities across multiple programs or platforms
• Manage complex risks, issues, and escalations, driving resolution across cross-functional teams
• Influence prioritization and sequencing of program activities in alignment with business and product objectives
• Ensure consistency in program execution, including schedules, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Lead cross-program coordination efforts where dependencies exist
• Mentor junior program managers and provide guidance on execution and stakeholder management

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in program management or related roles within aerospace, inflight connectivity, satellite communications, or similar technical domains
• Experience leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and technical dependencies
• Strong working knowledge of connectivity systems, aircraft integration, and certification processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage escalations and resolve complex cross-functional challenges
• Experience influencing stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Operations without formal authority
• Ability to coordinate execution across multiple programs or program workstreams

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $129,000-146,000 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, RAVE Aerospace 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