Head of Project Management

Project Manager

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 27.3billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

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 and employs more than 14,000 people in 13 countries.

Domain: Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile: Project management – Project management

Project Manager

Permanent

Part time / Full time: Full‑time

Effective project communication to engineering team, engineering management, program management, and customers (technical and business aspects).

Organize and lead technical decision‑making process within projects, ensuring that technical decisions made in the project are compatible with Program/Project objectives.

Estimation, planning, coordination, and tracking of project work (plan vs. Ensure the adherence to the Safran method and standards for project management process.

Identify resource requirements and maintain the project plan in line with assigned resources.

Ensure projects are delivered to financial targets for Non‑Recurring Costs (NRC).

Build business cases, ROI, and project value estimated reports.

Ensure project deliverables are delivered to the agreed timescale.

Manage technical risks (identification, quotation, mitigation, escalation).

Provide necessary KPI's to the different business partners to monitor the performance of each project under his/her supervision.

Deliver definition of and adherence to project milestones, both external and internal.

Manage the system configuration at program level and with customers.

Ensure project considers Design to Industrialization and Manufacturability.

Acts as project liaison with the different stakeholders and responsible for identifying, tracking, and resolving all technical issues as they arise.

Must be capable of working with little or no supervision, and brief other company departments/disciplines on product details and project status.

Travel: up to 25% possible, depending on project requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with working experience in industrial settings.

Outstanding skills in the Microsoft Office suite.

PMP or other internationally recognized project management certification.

Proficient with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.

Manufacturing experience and/or Lean Six Sigma working experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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