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Program Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN POWER USA, LLC
AEROCONTACT, Twinsburg, Ohio, United States, 44087
Program Manager (H/F) – SAFRAN POWER USA, LLC
Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d’affaires de 27,3 milliards d’euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran Electrical & Power est l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes électriques aéronautiques. L’entreprise compte 14 000 collaborateurs répartis dans 13 pays.
Mission & Responsibilities
Lead stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of a program while monitoring and managing program risk level.
Conduct program activities in accordance with the Safran Program management referential: PROMPT, ONE Safran and associated Group Procedures (GRP‑0203, GRP‑0204, GRP‑0206, GRP‑0207, GRP‑0208, GRP‑0209, GRP‑0210, GRP‑0289).
Be accountable for achieving program objectives from contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone) to retirement from service (PROMPT S12 milestone).
Globally coordinate all activities to:
Guarantee that the development/design phase is implemented in conformity with the contract;
Deliver expected program financials as defined in the Medium Term Plan (MTP);
Ensure consistency and performance to the customer’s expectations;
Limit risk exposure generated by program activities;
Ensure the smooth transition to serial production by coordinating upstream industrialisation;
Produce and maintain manufacturability of the system, monitoring the supply chain for any risks or issues;
In production activities, monitor any technical or engineering issues from the customer and coordinate with the through‑life support engineering group;
Support and lead all change‑of‑scope activities associated with the allocated program(s).
During the Bid and proposal phase (PROMPT S1 to S2 milestone), support the bid process; validate recurring cost (RC) and non‑recurring cost (NRC) estimates and associated assumptions to deliver a sound business case at contract award (PROMPT S3).
During any R&T phase (Internal R&D), coordinate schedule, milestones and budget; work closely with sales and marketing to develop technology roadmaps and market channels; develop an appropriate R&T management plan inspired by PROMPT but adapted to R&T; manage Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level.
Oversee yearly budget between 1 and 5 M$ and yearly revenue between 1 and 10 M$; maintain direct contact with one primary customer and one or more smaller accounts; manage activities involving multiple countries and a complex development programme.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience that enables successful performance of the job.
Strong track record with proven experience, including leading cross‑functional teams.
Experience working within a matrix organisation.
Experience in an engineering environment strongly preferred; aerospace and/or defence program management experience strongly preferred.
Training and experience in applying Program Management standards and tools (programme planning, monitoring and control, integrated programme management and risk management).
Understanding of operational activity constraints (order fulfilment process, turnaround time, procurement cycle, operational learning curve, efficiency, production burden, cost escalation).
Key Skills
Leadership
– strong leadership and ability to interface across disciplines; interpersonal agility to drive tasks to completion.
Project/Programme Management
– full understanding of project management methodology; management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.
Emotional Resilience
– self‑motivated, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Negotiation
– conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors; reach consensus aligned to programme objectives.
Customer Management
– establish trustful relationships with customers and stakeholders; converge on needs of all parties for mutually acceptable solutions.
Autonomy & Delegation
– manage a team, organise activities and make decisions without supervision; empower the team to manage programmes.
Communication
– deliver synthetic and clear communication in a respectful manner.
Financial Acumen
– working knowledge of programme/business finance: Gross Margin & EBIT, Capitalisation and Revenue Recognition, NPV & IRR.
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Mission & Responsibilities
Lead stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of a program while monitoring and managing program risk level.
Conduct program activities in accordance with the Safran Program management referential: PROMPT, ONE Safran and associated Group Procedures (GRP‑0203, GRP‑0204, GRP‑0206, GRP‑0207, GRP‑0208, GRP‑0209, GRP‑0210, GRP‑0289).
Be accountable for achieving program objectives from contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone) to retirement from service (PROMPT S12 milestone).
Globally coordinate all activities to:
Guarantee that the development/design phase is implemented in conformity with the contract;
Deliver expected program financials as defined in the Medium Term Plan (MTP);
Ensure consistency and performance to the customer’s expectations;
Limit risk exposure generated by program activities;
Ensure the smooth transition to serial production by coordinating upstream industrialisation;
Produce and maintain manufacturability of the system, monitoring the supply chain for any risks or issues;
In production activities, monitor any technical or engineering issues from the customer and coordinate with the through‑life support engineering group;
Support and lead all change‑of‑scope activities associated with the allocated program(s).
During the Bid and proposal phase (PROMPT S1 to S2 milestone), support the bid process; validate recurring cost (RC) and non‑recurring cost (NRC) estimates and associated assumptions to deliver a sound business case at contract award (PROMPT S3).
During any R&T phase (Internal R&D), coordinate schedule, milestones and budget; work closely with sales and marketing to develop technology roadmaps and market channels; develop an appropriate R&T management plan inspired by PROMPT but adapted to R&T; manage Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level.
Oversee yearly budget between 1 and 5 M$ and yearly revenue between 1 and 10 M$; maintain direct contact with one primary customer and one or more smaller accounts; manage activities involving multiple countries and a complex development programme.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience that enables successful performance of the job.
Strong track record with proven experience, including leading cross‑functional teams.
Experience working within a matrix organisation.
Experience in an engineering environment strongly preferred; aerospace and/or defence program management experience strongly preferred.
Training and experience in applying Program Management standards and tools (programme planning, monitoring and control, integrated programme management and risk management).
Understanding of operational activity constraints (order fulfilment process, turnaround time, procurement cycle, operational learning curve, efficiency, production burden, cost escalation).
Key Skills
Leadership
– strong leadership and ability to interface across disciplines; interpersonal agility to drive tasks to completion.
Project/Programme Management
– full understanding of project management methodology; management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.
Emotional Resilience
– self‑motivated, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
Negotiation
– conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors; reach consensus aligned to programme objectives.
Customer Management
– establish trustful relationships with customers and stakeholders; converge on needs of all parties for mutually acceptable solutions.
Autonomy & Delegation
– manage a team, organise activities and make decisions without supervision; empower the team to manage programmes.
Communication
– deliver synthetic and clear communication in a respectful manner.
Financial Acumen
– working knowledge of programme/business finance: Gross Margin & EBIT, Capitalisation and Revenue Recognition, NPV & IRR.
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