Program Manager

Program Manager

Published 04.30.2026

Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Programs Location : Twinsburg , Ohio , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : n/a ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 04.30.2026

Job Description

The Program Manager works in cooperation with other program managers as part of the program team lead by a local Senior Program Manager. The Senior Program Manager allocates the management of one of the programs in her/his scope to the program manager.

The Program Managers role is to lead all stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of a program while monitoring and managing the programs risk level. The Program Manager is in charge of conducting program activities in consistency with the Safran Program management referential: PROMPT, ONE Safran and associate Group Procedures (GRP-0203, GRP-0204, GRP-0206, GRP-0207, GRP-0208, GRP-0209, GRP-0210, GRP-0289).

2. Dimensions

The Program Manager is accountable for achieving program objectives on from contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone) to retirement from service (PROMPT S12 milestone). This requires ensuring the global coordination of all activities in order to:

Deliver expected program figures as defined in the Medium Term Plan (MTP)

Ensure consistency and performance to the customers expectations

Limit risk exposure generated by program activities

During Bid and proposal phase (S1 to S2 milestone), the program manager validates recurring cost (RC) and non-recurring costs (NRC) estimates and associated assumptions to ensure the delivery of a sound business case at the contract award (PROMPT S3 milestone).

During any R&T phase (S0), when coordinating an R&T program, the program manager is responsible for setting associated schedule, milestones and budget.

For R&T programs, the program manager works closely with sales and marketing to develop sound technology roadmaps and a channel into the market. As the R&T activities fall outside of the formal development process, the Program Manager develops and applies an appropriate management plan inspired by (but not strictly conforming to) PROMPT during the R&T phase. The Program Manager is in charge of managing the Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level during R&T phase.

The order of magnitude for is role is:

• A yearly budget between 1 and 5 M$
• A yearly revenue between 1 and 10 M$
• Direct contact with one primary customer and one or more smaller accounts
• Management of activities involving multiple countries
• Management of a complex development

1) Compliance with MTP figures in terms of program yearly revenue and program yearly budget.

2) Less than 10% of customer score cards reflecting a poor score for customer satisfaction (criteria are OTD, OQD, TTGF, adherence to customer schedule)

3) PROMPT Milestone reviews held on time with proper preparation

The Program Manager has authority on

• Tactical management of customer
• Budget allocated to the program

Job Requirements

• Manage customer satisfaction, profitability of business plan and control the risk level on a program
• Ensure application of the program management process for the program
• Participate to construction and approval of the programs business plan during bid phase (S1 to S2)
• Build the program level MTP with support from the business
• Monitor program performance
• Ensure clear and consistent program reporting (internal and external)
• Ensure efficient steering of a program
• Ensure deployment of efficient corrective action in case of any drift on a program
• Organize program reviews (and PROMPT milestone for program in development or in service)
• Support Program audit on a program where required
• Participate in the improvement of the program process

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
• Strong track record with proven experience, including experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience of working within a matrix organization
• Experience within an Engineering environment is strongly preferred
• Aerospace and/ or defense program management experience strongly preferred
• Training and experience in applying Program Management standards and tools to a business. (Program planning, monitoring and control, integrated program management and risk management).
• Must understand constraints of operational activities (order fulfilment process, Turn Around Time, procurement cycle, operational learning curve, efficiency, production burden, cost escalation )

Skills:

• Leadership Skills strong leadership and the ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using strong interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
• Project/program management: Fully understand the project management methodology (management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.)
• Emotional Skills: Self-motivated with problem solving and decision making skills. Emotionally resilient and able to work effectively against demanding targets in a complex, multi-disciplined environment
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors, etc. and reach consensus, in line with program objectives
• Customer Management: Ability to establish a relationship of trust with customers and stakeholders. Experience of converging on the needs of all parties in the form of shared and mutually acceptable solutions.
• Autonomy: Ability to manage a team, organize activities and make decisions without supervision
• Delegation: Ability to create confidence with the team and empower the team to manage programs
• Communication: Ability to deliver a synthetic and clear communication in a respectful manner.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied

contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security

based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or

otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed

by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may

vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identify, 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. To verify the information in

the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking

employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable

accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Company Information

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 27.3 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 magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the worlds leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

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