Project Manager; Technical

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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.
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Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management Job title

Project Manager (Technical)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Project Manager (Technical)
Pitstone Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions. Your Role The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the delivery of complex engineering development programmes that shape the future of aerospace innovation.

Working closely with the Project Chief Engineer, Programme Manager and global stakeholders, you'll drive programme performance from concept through to entry into service, ensuring delivery against cost, quality, schedule and customer commitments.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of engineering development programmes, ensuring performance, cost, quality and schedule objectives are achieved.
• Drive programme governance, risk management and decision-making, escalating key issues and recommendations to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Own project schedules, budgets and development milestones from contract award through to entry into service.
• Act as a primary interface for customers, partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional Integrated Programme Teams across UK, France and US sites, coordinating engineering, industrialisation, procurement and partner activities.
• Manage programme risks, opportunities, changes and configuration control activities, ensuring robust assessment of cost, schedule and technical impacts.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, governance reviews and performance reporting, providing accurate programme status updates to leadership teams.
• Champion continuous improvement, project management best practice and the effective use of Safran's development processes, methodologies and digital tools.

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