Project Manager

Project Manager

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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.

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Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Customer services and support - Program support & services management (PSSM)

Job title

Project 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 Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal part on our Programs team. The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific medium size short-term development projects. Project Manager oversees the development of a product or service or manage an investment project.

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all technical, cost, quality and delivery requirements are met. This includes meeting all recurring cost (RC) objectives, manufacturing, purchasing and maintenance. The project manager has budget accountability as delegated by a Program Manager, or Division/Business unit leader.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Define and implement the development plan according to Safran's standard development process and in line with performance, quality, delivery and cost commitments as defined by the program manager or division/Business Unit leader

• Familiar with the particulars of integrating a product within a system. Able to put these products/services into perspective with regard to the explicit or implicit needs of the customer

• Define and organize a project using project management process methodology and tools. Is able to formalize the PBS/WBS/OBS, drafting and managing via a project management plan (PMP)

• Define and implement a global management strategy for scheduling margins. Able to integrate supplier constraints.

• Leads project development reviews (MER1 through MER8) and support program milestone reviews as applicable

• Implement Earn Value Management (planning, budgeting, critical path, margins, S-Curves), and control remaining workload in view of progress/variances. As well as, implement the management elements for recurring costs (RC

• Familiar with the specific features of each process contributing to project performance

• Handle risk provision and manage risk reduction and opportunity optimization plans following Safran's risk process and utilizing Safran's risk tool, RiTo

• Lead a local project team directly, and is responsible for coordination and ensuring performance-related objectives are met

• Assist in the estimate fiscal year budgeting & business case process

• Understands the principles of subcontract management

• Able to use change management tools and make them a factor for success

• Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into project planning and control

• Analyze proposed and document project/work package changes. Develop change packages, as needed for program change control board review/approval

• Report and escalate to management as needed

• Traveling up to 25% may be required

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional 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?

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.

• 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!

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,310 - $91,870 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or other Technical discipline

Experience:

• 2-4 years of related experience leading a work package

• Experience within the aviation and/or aerospace industry.

Other Skills:

• Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Previous experience in planning or managing projects, as well as, the ability to develop, lead, motivate working teams.

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

• Familiar with problem solving tools

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Annual salary

$70,310 - $91,870 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841 Garden Grove

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No