Senior Program Manager

Published 06.12.2026Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Programs Location : Twinsburg , Ohio , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : NC ITAR : ITAR Controlled position# 2026-181814Published 06.12.2026Job DescriptionLocation: Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 - OnsiteSummaryThe Senior Program Manager will manage a consistent portfolio of programs related to a set of customers or to a product line. This role is a management position, with a team of Program Managers as direct reports.The Senior Program Manager role will lead program managers and all the stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of the programs in their scope while monitoring and mastering risk level. This role is responsible for conducting program activities in consistency with the SAFRAN Program management referential: PROMPT, ONE Safran and associate Group ProcedureEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Program Manager is accountable for achieving program objectives on the programs of her/his scope from contract awards (S3 milestone) to removal from service (S12 milestone).This requires to ensure the global coordination of all the activities toDeliver expected program figures as define in Medium Term Plan (MTP)Ensure consistency with customer expectationLimit risk exposure generated by program activities to an acceptable levelDuring Bids phase (S1 to S2 milestone), The Senior Program Manager ensures that the program team validate the RC and NRC estimates and associate assumptions (such as schedule and industrial logic) to ensure the delivery of a sound business case at S3.Responsible for managing Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level during R&T phase by:Managing operationally customer satisfaction, profitability of business plan and control risk level on the programs in her/his scopeEnsuring application of program processes on the programs in her/his scopeParticipating in construction and approval of business plan during bid phase (S1 to S2)Building program MTP on the programs in her/his scopeMonitoring program performance on the programs in her/his scopeEnsuring program reporting (internal and external) on the programs in her/his scopeEnsuring an efficient steering on the programs in her/his scopeEnsuring deployment of efficient corrective action in case of drift on the programs in her/his scopeOrganizing program reviews (and PROMPT milestone for program in development and in service)Supporting Program audit on the programs in her/his scopeParticipating in program improvement processAdheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;Travel requirements: Occasional travel (general guideline: once per quarter) both domestic & internationally.Other duties may be assigned.Evening/night hours may be required.Extra hours may be required during business peaks.The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of what an employee will encounter while successfully performing the essential functions of the job.Job RequirementsWe will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Report hierarchically and functionally to the Director of ProgramsDirect Manager of Program ManagersInterface with members of the Division Leadership and with members of other organizations of the company.Delegation of the Director of Programs to coordinate activities and decide orientation on the scope of the programs they are in charge of.Works within the matrix with functional leaders to ensure alignment of Program activity, will interact with all functions and departments of Safran.Supervises the activities of program managers allocated to her/his programsCoordinate with Programs managers to have a consistent approach towards customers.Education and/or Experience:A bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of related experienceOR a master's degree with at least 4 years of related experience.Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations will also be considered.Knowledge/Skills:Ability to develop and coach team members in the following skills, financial management, contractual management, engineering development management,Career progression both in job responsibility and relevant education/training must be demonstrated.A strong background in managing program financials, business cases.A background in contractual negotiationTraining and experience in ing Program Management standards and tools to a business. (Program planning, monitoring and control, integrated program management and risk management).Must understand constrain of operation activities (order fulfilment process, Turn Around Time, procurement cycle, learning curve, efficiency, production burden, cost escalation)Strong track record with proven experience, including experience leading cross-functional program teams is essentialExperience working in a matrix organization.Leadership SkillsProject/program managementNegotiation Skills: Ability to conduct negotiations and coach others on developing negotiation skills.Customer ManagementCommunicationPreferred Skills :Experience within an Engineering environmentAerospace and/ or defense program management experienceSupervisory ExperienceA yearly budget between 5 and 25 M€A yearly revenue between 10 and 60 M€Management of a team between 1 and 7 peopleDirect contact with one or two main customersManagement of activities across multiple countriesBut what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)May require long periods of sitting, lifting less than 20lbs, prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security-based export control requirements.All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3) otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered. This description 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran is committed to working with and/or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call :View phone number on click.appcast.io.Company InformationSafran 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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.Locate your future workplace8380 Darrow Rd 44087TwinsburgOhio United States #J-18808-Ljbffr