Staff Software Technical Project Manager

Safran; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 134,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off including vacations and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking an experienced Project Manager specialized in avionics projects. This role requires planning, executing, and managing aviation projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of project management experience and be proficient in electronic systems, MS Office, and project management tools. Competitive salary ranges from $112,000 to $134,500 annually, complemented by generous benefits and a discretionary bonus program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in technical project management or related field.
• Knowledge of electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software.
• Deep expertise in multiple project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own integrated project schedules across concurrent software delivery programs.
• Drive cross‑functional execution at key delivery gates.
• Maintain consolidated risk registers and manage risks.
• Lead technical reviews to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Team-oriented work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Embark on a transformative career with RAVE Aerospace, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own integrated project schedules across concurrent software delivery programs; define milestones from requirements through release and coordinate dependencies across software, systems, test, and operations teams
• Drive cross‑functional execution at key delivery gates; track progress against schedule, identify critical path risks, and escalate with quantified impact and proposed mitigations
• Maintain consolidated risk registers; lead identification, quantification, and mitigation of technical, schedule, and resource risks across assigned programs
• Lead or support technical reviews (architecture, design, code maturity, release readiness); ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project objectives before gate passage
• Coordinate with supplier and vendor program managers on outsourced software development; manage external deliverables against contractual timelines and quality expectations
• Manage resource planning and allocation across multiple concurrent projects; identify contention early and work with functional leads to resolve
• Establish and maintain project management standards, documentation templates, and review cadences for the Software Delivery team
• Oversee configuration and data integrity of project management and tracking tools across large‑scale programs

Requirements

• 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

10+ years experience in technical project management or related field

• Leads strategic, department‑wide initiatives
• Drives organizational process improvements
• Develops project management best practices
• Mentors junior project managers
• Manages program‑level budgets and resources
• Influences senior leadership decisions
• Establishes governance frameworks
• Deep expertise in multiple project management methodologies
• Advanced stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to drive organizational change
• Experience with portfolio management
• Track record of successful program delivery

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $112,000 - $134,500 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:

• 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