DIVISION VP, Program Management

DIVISION VP, Program Management

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

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* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Programs / Customer Relations

** Job field / Job profile*
* Programs - Program manager level 4

** Job title*
* DIVISION VP, Program Management

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** 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 applying 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 applying 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…