CMMC IT Project Manager

Overview

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. We are proud to be featured in TIME's World's Best Companies 2025 ranking, securing 2nd place in the Aerospace & Defense sector and 52nd overall. As a CMMC IT Project Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Lead and orchestrate the CMMC project, acting as the central point of coordination between IS, Security and IT functions.
• Responsible for developing comprehensive project plans, managing timelines, ensuring accountability, and driving effective execution of all CMMC-related activities globally.
• Collaborate closely with diverse, cross-functional teams based in North America, Europe, and other regions to align efforts, remove obstacles, and maintain momentum toward project goals.
• Responsible for tracking progress, monitoring action items and reporting status and risks to senior stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project plans for the CMMC certification journey.
• Monitor progress, track actions, and ensure timely resolution of tasks across all work streams.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing both direction and support to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.
• Centralize documentation (procedures, compliance evidence) to avoid silos and ease audits.
• Proactively identify and address project risks, issues, or blockers, facilitating problem resolution to keep the project on track.
• Ensure adherence to CMMC requirements and best practices throughout all phases of the project.

• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.

Join Safran Electrical & Power, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

At Safran Electrical & Power, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

• Requires bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering or related field.
• Requires 5 years of experience in project management. Appreciate experiences that include CMMC certification.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure (networks, servers, cloud, data centers) and enterprise applications.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably within cybersecurity, information security, or IT environments.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.

• Proactive leadership to facilitate decision-making, resolve challenges, and trigger collaborative workshops or working sessions when needed.
• Knowledge of information security management systems and compliance standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53).
• Understanding of the CMMC framework, levels, and certification process.
• Proficiency in using project management tools (e.g. MS Project), Collaboration platforms (e.g. MS Teams, SharePoint).

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility brings together a diverse team committed to crafting excellence. Here, we innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight—together. Recognized with honors such as the Northrop Grumman Supplier Performance Excellence Award, Sikorsky Elite…