DIVISION VP, Program Management

Published 06.03.2026

Company :
Safran Cabin Job field :
Programs Location :
Carson , California , United States Contract type :
Permanent Contract duration :
Full-time Required degree :
Bachelor's Degree Required experience :
More than 8 years Professional status :
Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $180,660 - $283,890 USD# Published 06.03.2026

Job Description Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of DIVISION VP Program Management you'll play a pivotal part on our Program Management team. The VP Program Management will have direct P&L, and customer satisfaction responsibility for all programs within the Division. Lead the Division program management function which is geographically dispersed across several countries. Responsible for ing the Safran PROMPT referential within the Division, collaborating cross functionally to optimize Division program performance, and driving continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes.

The VP Program Management will report to the Executive Vice President of the appropriate Cabin division or company.

This position contributes to our vision by:

Manages the Division Program managers & oversees the Divisions program management function

Responsible for annual performance reviews of direct reports, generating employee development plans, and coaching direct report employees

Supports & mentors program managers. Responsible for establishing and maintaining Division program management succession planning & identifying training development needs

Business Process Manager for “manage program” process within the Division. Responsible for ing Safran's PROMPT Referential and ensuring Division site level documentation is updated to comply with Safran Cabin Referential (PROMPT Procedures)
Implements & monitor standard program performance KPIs (Dashboard) across the Division to ensure appropriate corrective actions are being implemented to improve performance

Work with Cabin PMO & other Cabin leaders to identify, share and implement program management best practices & lessons

Responsible for Division program performance ( Customer satisfaction, P&L)
Responsible for collaborating cross functionally to optimize Division program performance & resolve Division operational issues

Able to work with many different leaders, and management styles in an international environment

Guides development, review & approval of sales proposals, negotiation plans, and support successful negotiation results

Participates in Division strategic planning and aligns program execution strategy & business objectives

Responsible for ensuring new Division programs are in line with the Division strategy

Primary Division level customer escalation point of contact

Acts as customer interface on program issues escalated beyond the Program Manager. Review & approve recovery plans, and help ensure recovery commitments are accomplished

Work with the Division leadership to ensure timely resolution of customer issues/concerns

Validates & integrates demand from various sites to build the Division S&OP input

Defines and manages a governance process to report program performance

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

Typically 20 years of program management experience in a commercial aerospace environment required.

Experience with lean principles, continuous improvement and transformation management

Computer

Skills:

Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs.

Other

Skills:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, Strong leadership and organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, strong financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Experience with Safran PROMPTProject Management certification (e.g. PMI PMP)
Business travel up to 30% is likely.

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