Program Manager II

Job description

Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK.

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins?

At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions.

We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success.

For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion.

There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.



1.

Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)



Objective:

Under general supervision, the Program Manager II is the primary point of contact for external customers and is responsible for the execution of complex programs from sales transition handover through delivery of the final aircraft and closure of any open items.





The Program Manager II is responsible for contribution margin of the production phase.

Must keep the program in scope or to properly negotiate time and budget when the scope increases or to refuse the scope increase if it is not practical.



2.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)



A) Lead the multidisciplinary team (IPT) in charge of the project.

Fully understand the project management methodology (management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.) and implement it as part of a program activity.

B) Responsible for implementing a product matching 100% to the one used for the cost base in the bid and to make him/her self-knowledgeable of all elements of the bid including the cost base.

C) Draws up the contract compliance form, with information on how differences will be corrected.

Is familiar with the tools used to demonstrate program compliance with the contract (test reports, SAP inventory extraction, etc.).

Ensures that each member of the Program Team is familiar with all contractual terms and conditions applicable to his/her function and that they are consistently implemented.

For a new contract, ensures that the processes needed for contract compliance are in place (billing, payment, etc.).

D) Clarifies RFQ scope of work expected by the customer with sales team and/or customer.

E) Coordinates with estimator on pricing package assumptions.

F) Coordinates with engineering for drawing and technical proposal support.

G) Follows up proposal submission with customer and/or salesperson.

H) Kicks off new programs, establish expectations, and identify pacing items.

I) Manages the project scope, budget, timeline and risks.



Leads program status meetings and work bottlenecks.

K) Is a communication facilitator between Safran teams and customer teams.

Understands Safran's interests and ensures they are protected, while maintaining the right level of communication.

Captures and documents the customer's perception of the program team's performance with respect to expectations.

Job Requirements

U) Tracks, manage and report non-recurring expenses to operate within budget limits.

V) Tracks, manage and report recurring costs at standard to operate within the quotation parameters and achieve the bid contribution margins.

W) Is able to draw up and manage the BP for a program with series production.



X) Ensures that cost estimates are made and assists with the preparation of proposals/bids (initial negotiations or further requests from the customer).

margins of the program, both for the non-recurring and recurring portions.



3.

Qualification Requirements



A.

Education & Qualification-

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related business management or related engineering discipline or 6 years related experience in lieu of Bachelor's level degree to meet the education requirement.

OR Requires an Associate's degree in a related business management or related engineering discipline and 3 years related experience in lieu of Bachelor's level degree to meet the education requirement.



B.

Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

• In addition to meeting the education requirement, requires an additional 5 years' experience in project or program environment with 2 of the 5 years being in one or a combination of the following.

o Managing programs (program manager)

o OR a project or program team environment/exposure as a key project/program team member (IPT member) with ownership of their scope, schedule, and budget.



o OR a senior level responsibility in one or a combination of the following areas: direct customer interface responsibility; P&L responsibility; contract development and negotiation; supply chain management; engineering management or operations oversight.





C.

Professional Skills-

• Understand customer technical, schedule and programmatic requirements, as well as the technology and product development necessary to carry out the program to meet customer expectations.

• Must have excellent negotiating skills and be very comfortable in adversarial business environments.

• Understand customer technical, schedule and programmatic requirements, as well as the technology and product development necessary to carry out the program to meet customer expectations.

• Must be fully accountable and properly present to manage a good estimate in order to compete for the completion of the NRC phase of the program.

In particular, after the expense on the program has reached 25% to 35% of the initial quote, sufficient knowledge of the program must have been gained for the program manager to be able to display the ultimate estimate at completion with an error margin of no more than plus or minus 15%.





Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), 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 is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's World's best companies 2024 ranking.



Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers.

1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers