Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-190273

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Programs - Program manager level 3

Job title

Senior Program Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Senior Program Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our Program Manager team. The Senior Program Manager has program performance and P&L responsibility for a medium to large complexity program. He/She will have direct responsibility for any project manager(s) assigned to him/her. The Senior Program Manager provides leadership to a matrixed cross functional integrated program team (IPT), and drives continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for delivering the program objectives, managing program performance, risks, opportunities, and change control according to internal rules and processes.

This position contributes to our vision by:

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

Strong emphasis on Scope Control and Change Management

Update program financials at least quarterly & determine root cause & corrective actions for variances

Program bid, planning & control

Estimate non-recurrent & recurring costs targets

Review customer requirements technical compliance matrix

Create & maintain the program management plan

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

Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into program planning and control

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

Lead internal and customer milestone gate reviews (e.g. PDR, CDR, PRR, etc)

Capture and communicate lessons learned

Oversee assigned Project Manager(s) and IPT work package leaders

Ability to build strong 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

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

US EEO statements:

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Cabin TA:

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

• Management roles may be eligible for a 15% Cabin Management Bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $121,100 - 190,300 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Typically requires 10 years of program management experience in a commercial aerospace environment required. Strong knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage programs.

Computer Skills: Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs.

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

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

Degree in Engineering

Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, etc.)

Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement

Business travel up to 30-40% is likely.

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Serve as primary liaison with Executive Management

Provide the Voice of the Customer (VoC)

Enable flow down of “corporate directives” to IPT

Provide strategic guidance from an operational perspective

Support monthly review with documented corrective action for any red KPIs

Report roadblocks, execution gaps to leadership with a recommendation to resolve the issue(s)

Support, aide in the design, and manage the implementation of common processes and the deployment of corporate standard Program Management initiatives within the program

Risk & opportunity Management

Responsible for managing and controlling risks & opportunities

Ensure all major risks & opportunities have assigned owners, mitigation/capture plans, and drive risk/opportunity plan execution

Resource Management

Determine required program resources needs through development and serial production

Set priorities and work with functional leadership to ensure program resource needs are met

Provide development plans, and coaching for assigned project managers

Sales/Budget projections

Update program financials at least quarterly, including business case

Provide fiscal year forecast

Provide Long-term (5-year) comprehensive projection

Annual salary

$121,100 - 190,300 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

CA 90746 Carson

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No