Project Manager

Published 06.10.2026Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Customer services and support Location : Garden Grove , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $70,310 - $91,870 USD# 2026-173749Published 06.10.2026Job DescriptionHere, 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 leaderFamiliar 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 customerDefine 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 applicableImplement 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 (RCFamiliar with the specific features of each process contributing to project performanceHandle risk provision and manage risk reduction and opportunity optimization plans following Safran's risk process and utilizing Safran's risk tool, RiToLead a local project team directly, and is responsible for coordination and ensuring performance-related objectives are metAssist in the estimate fiscal year budgeting & business case processUnderstands the principles of subcontract managementAble to use change management tools and make them a factor for successEnsure previous lessons learned are incorporated into project planning and controlAnalyze proposed and document project/work package changes. Develop change packages, as needed for program change control board review/approvalReport and escalate to management as neededTraveling up to 25% may be requiredJob RequirementsQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or other Technical disciplineExperience:2-4 years of related experience leading a work packageExperience 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 toolsAdditional Preferred Skills: (not required):Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plusBachelor's degree in EngineeringBut what else? (advantages, specific features, 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.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 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.Locate your future workplace7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841Garden GroveCalifornia United States #J-18808-Ljbffr