Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures, and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment, and systems, providing airlines and OEM customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable flying experience.

Position Summary : Directs, coordinates, and oversees all activities related to execution of a contract. Provides a single point of contact for all program related inquiries. Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification, and supply chain and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors, or individuals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides high-value customer with a direct point of contact for contracts which are prototype in nature, technical, and / or of moderate to high value.
• Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the customer comply with both.
• Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team.
• Trains and mentors less experienced Program Managers and Associate Program Managers by reviewing and promoting best practices, helping to develop required skills and sharing experiences at the senior level.
• Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings.
• Ensures that assigned medium- to large-scale projects progress on schedule, within budget, and meet or exceed minimum quality standards.
• Participates in, and guides, Change Order processes and activities for assigned projects.
• Keeps the customer and executive management informed of the current status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.
• Facilitates inter- and intra-department coordination to support project requirements.
• Provides strong planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts, and provides leadership in developing team based solutions to problems as they arise.
• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors, or individuals support project requirements.
• Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules.
• Negotiates assigned items including revised delivery dates, costs, or other proposal / contract parameters.
• Facilitates a positive relationship with customers.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work, and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

Candidate skills & requirements :

Annual salary : $120,010 - $188,580 USD

Job location : North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies) : 415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Minimum education level achieved : Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required : More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position : Yes