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Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Reference
2024-148771
Position description
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Programs - Program manager level 1
Job title
Programme Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
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.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for a single, medium complexity programme or multiple low complexity programmes running concurrently.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance with contractual commitments and ensuring customer satisfaction within this scope.
- Meeting objectives assigned by the Company and being responsible for ensuring that the Business Plan(s) are met within their scope of accountability.
- Leading the Integrated Programme Team as a Matrix Manager.
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of the programme (performance, cost, quality, deadlines) throughout the Programme from Development through Manufacture and into Service.
- Customer Liaison and Engagement.
- Manage Product Configuration and Programme Changes.
- Manage Programme Risks and Opportunities.
Candidate skills & requirements
- Proven Programme Management experience: Demonstrated experience managing large, complex programmes within aerospace, automotive, or a similarly regulated industry.
- Educational background: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
- Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of technical and regulatory standards for aerospace products.
- Leadership and resilience.
- Customer-centric mindset.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, Wales
City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
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