Programme Manager; H​/F - SAFRAN GB Limited

Overview

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. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers.

1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

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.

• Job Summary The Programme Manager is responsible for:
  • 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. This role requires an agile and assertive leader capable of thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with global customer exposure.
• The ideal candidate will combine deep Programme Management knowledge with a fierce commitment to delivery and adaptability to changing priorities and constraints.
• This is an opportunity to influence cutting-edge products in aerospace, interact with executive leadership and global customers, and impact product offerings.
• If the scope of activity concerns several programmes there are additional responsibilities:
• Contribute to the construction of the strategic plan and to the elaboration of financial forecasts across the scope of activities.
• Monitor PROMPT deployment and application, especially during internal reviews and follow-up closure of actions associated to critical or major deviations.
• Evaluate the maturity of the Programme Management process and implement continuous improvement actions/workshops within the scope of activities.
• Build and manage a team of Programme Managers / Project Coordinators.
• Define objectives for each programme manager and allocate appropriate resources according to the strategy and challenges of the Business Unit.
• Ensure with each functional department manager that the objectives and resources of the IPT members are compatible with the challenges of the programmes under their responsibility.
• Lead and evaluate the performance of the team.

• Proven Programme Management experience managing large, complex programmes within aerospace, automotive, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field; PMP, APM PMQ, PgMP or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of technical and regulatory standards for aerospace products. Knowledge specific to aircraft seating is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates a tenacious, resilient mindset with willingness to challenge the status quo to achieve results.
• Experience in managing international clients and understanding cross-cultural communication and business practice.
• Direct experience with the design, manufacturing, or certification processes specific to aerospace seating products.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies is beneficial.
• Ability…