Senior Program Manager M/F

Senior Program Manager M/F

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

2026-188035

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Programs - Program manager level 2

Job title

Senior Program Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• 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

• Prepare and lead IPT meetings with the IPT ( program reviews, working groups, etc)

• Monitor KPIs, including earn value management indicator, and ensure variances are addressed in a timely manner

• Monitor problem solving and ensure root cause corrective action and recovery plan is defined & executed

• Provide annual performance review input for IPT resources to functional leadership

• Identify and manage program interdependencies

• 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)

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

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.

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

Annual salary

$106,710 - $167,030

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

2641 Airpark Drive CA 93455 Santa Maria

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

Yes