Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.
At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
Supporting the Sales, Engineering, Programmes and IPT members, the PMO Specialist – Cost and Risk will assist in the definition and deployment of Cost and Risk & Opportunity Management related Methods and Tools aligned with the Financial processes, covering a diverse range of activities that support departmental governance and contribute to the delivery of project objectives.
Key Responsibilities will include:
1. develop and maintain solutions involving tools in a Sales, Engineering and Programmes environment, with the objective of improving performance through innovation, and monitor evolving technologies
2. improve the efficiency of program and project execution for all users (taking account of the constraints associated with workshops on supplier premises), with a focus on harmonizing and standardizing processes, methods and tools
3. coordinate the solution rollout workflow and maintain solutions already in place
4. manage method and tool configurations as well as their design documentation
5. ensure data is backed up in liaison with IT, management control and the departments concerned
6. develop solutions involving tools in an engineering environment for performance monitoring (KPIs)
7. provide user support and act as the interface with the IT department
8. contribute to the maintenance of solutions already deployed (solution mapping) and their renewal (investments, purchases)
9. implement a continuous improvement plan in line with industry standards for project management methods, in accordance with the company's continuous process improvement system
Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.
At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
Supporting the Sales, Engineering, Programmes and IPT members, the PMO Specialist – Cost and Risk will assist in the definition and deployment of Cost and Risk & Opportunity Management related Methods and Tools aligned with the Financial processes, covering a diverse range of activities that support departmental governance and contribute to the delivery of project objectives.
Key Responsibilities will include:
1. develop and maintain solutions involving tools in a Sales, Engineering and Programmes environment, with the objective of improving performance through innovation, and monitor evolving technologies
2. improve the efficiency of program and project execution for all users (taking account of the constraints associated with workshops on supplier premises), with a focus on harmonizing and standardizing processes, methods and tools
3. coordinate the solution rollout workflow and maintain solutions already in place
4. manage method and tool configurations as well as their design documentation
5. ensure data is backed up in liaison with IT, management control and the departments concerned
6. develop solutions involving tools in an engineering environment for performance monitoring (KPIs)
7. provide user support and act as the interface with the IT department
8. contribute to the maintenance of solutions already deployed (solution mapping) and their renewal (investments, purchases)
9. implement a continuous improvement plan in line with industry standards for project management methods, in accordance with the company's continuous process improvement system
Complementary Description
Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.
We focus on:
Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!
Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.
Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.
Complementary Description
Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.
We focus on:
Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!
Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.
Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.
Job Requirements
Ideally Educated to degree level in a STEM subject
Project management experience / qualification (awareness of planning / scheduling, technical & financial aspects, risks)
Managing risks and opportunities for project and PMO
Controlling processes, reference systems and tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially EXCEL
Experience of data management, analysis and the preparation of reports & presentations
Knowledge and understanding of Cost Monitoring and Control Principles
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
• Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.
Job Requirements
Ideally Educated to degree level in a STEM subject
Project management experience / qualification (awareness of planning / scheduling, technical & financial aspects, risks)
Managing risks and opportunities for project and PMO
Controlling processes, reference systems and tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially EXCEL
Experience of data management, analysis and the preparation of reports & presentations
Knowledge and understanding of Cost Monitoring and Control Principles
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
• Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.
Specificity of the job
Infrequent travel may be required including to international locations (suppliers, customers, other Safran sites) to perform, for example, benchmarking activities.
Specificity of the job
Infrequent travel may be required including to international locations (suppliers, customers, other Safran sites) to perform, for example, benchmarking activities.