Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of €27.3 billion in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Reference number:

Domain:
Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile:
Project management – Senior project manager

Job title:

Senior Project Manager

Employment type:

Permanent, Full‑time

Professional category:
Employees / Staff

Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Senior Project Manager oversees Safran Test Cells’ projects, including partial test cell/facility upgrades, equipment projects, and complete test cell projects. The project manager handles all local issues at foreign and U.S. installations and coordinates communication between the Customer, Safran Test Cells staff, vendors, sub‑contractors, installation personnel, and other parties involved.

• Oversee partial test cell/facility upgrades and equipment projects.
• Assist other Project Managers with oversight of complete test cell projects, including build construction, manufacturing, installation, integration, and acceptance testing of Safran Test Cells and third‑party equipment.
• Coordinate and communicate between the Customer, Safran Test Cells staff, vendors, sub‑contractors, installation personnel, and other parties involved in building, installing, and commissioning the Project.
• Coordinate financial management with support from the Finance Department, contract management, and customer relations throughout Project implementation.
• Handle local issues at foreign and U.S. installations, including housing, local transportation for Safran Test Cells personnel, local procurement, and local office management.
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture, providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Issue Purchase Order Requisition s and develop Contracts.
• Issue Customer Invoice Requisition s.
• Actively participate in design reviews and other internal and external meetings as required.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience across engineering disciplines involved in project implementation.
• Prior project management experience in the aero‑engine test cell business is highly desirable.
• 7+ years of closely related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications:

• Able to travel up to 50% of the time domestically and internationally, with some trips lasting up to 6 weeks.
• Demonstrated success managing large‑scale, complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an assertive yet approachable delivery of a positive customer service experience.
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality, and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Excellent contract and vendor management skills.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to integrate project management knowledge areas including scope, quality, time, cost, communication, and risk management.
• Experience managing multiple activities in various stages of completion.
• Good customer focus, attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with commercial construction practices preferred.
• Fluency in French, German, Arabic, Spanish or Chinese is an advantage.

115,000 – 130,000

North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

651 Campus Drive, Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

Yes – This role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency.