Project Manager 1

Project Manager 1

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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 1

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 1 you'll play a pivotal part on our Project Management team. The Project Manager 1 supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of defined project work packages or small-scale development projects within Safran Cabin's standard development process. This role ensures assigned technical, cost, schedule, and quality requirements are met while identifying risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and recommending actions for resolution. The position exercises independent judgment in planning tasks, analyzing risks and issues, evaluating change impacts, and preparing recommendations for Program Manager approval.

This position contributes to our vision by:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time:

• Develop and maintain work package–level project schedules, including task sequencing, dependencies, and critical path analysis.

• Define scope, deliverables, and constraints for small projects or delegated elements of larger programs.

• Coordinate engineering, certification, operations, and supply chain activities to ensure alignment of assigned deliverables.

• Facilitate technical discussions within assigned scope and support resolution of basic interface issues.

• Identify risks and issues related to assigned scope; evaluate impact and develop recommended mitigation actions.

• Monitor project scope performance against baseline schedule, cost, and resource metrics.

• Prepare variance analysis and recommend corrective actions for Program Manager approval.

• Assess change requests for schedule, cost, and technical impact and prepare draft change packages with recommendations.

• Participate in technical exchanges with customers and suppliers within assigned boundaries.

• Identify opportunities to improve project planning, reporting, or execution within PM processes.

• Other duties maybe assigned

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

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for 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?

US EEO statements:

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.

Cabin TA:

• 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 Engineering, Business, or other technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• (with Bachelor's degree) 0-3 years of related experience leading a work package, project coordination, engineering, or technical program support roles

• Experience within the aviation and/or aerospace industry.

Other Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Project, familiarity with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Previous experience in planning or managing projects.

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

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Familiar with problem solving tools

• Understanding of fundamental project management methods and tools (WBS, scheduling, risk, change evaluation)

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

This job posting 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.

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

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No