Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Located in New Brighton, Minnesota, United States. Permanent full‑time role.

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for oversight of Safran Test Cells' projects, including but not limited to partial test cell/facility upgrades, equipment of projects and of complete test cell projects. The Project Manager will contribute to team efforts by handling all local issues at foreign and U.S. installations and coordinating communication between the Customer, Safran Test Cells' staff, vendors, sub‑contractors, and installation personnel.

• Responsible for oversight of projects including but not limited to partial test cell/facility upgrades, equipment of projects
• Assist other Project Managers with oversight of complete test cell projects, which may include build construction, manufacturing, installation, integration, and acceptance testing of Safran Test Cells and 3rd‑party equipment
• Coordinate and communicate between the Customer, Safran Test Cells' staff, vendors, sub‑contractors, installation personnel and any other personnel or firms involved in building, installing, and commissioning the Project
• Financial management with support from Finance Department, contract management, and customer relations throughout Project implementation
• Handle all local issues at foreign and U.S. installations, including housing and local transportation for Safran Test Cells personnel, local procurement, and local office management
• Participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures
• Issue Purchase Order Requisition s and develop Contract Change Requests and Registers
• Issue Customer Invoice Requisition s
• Participate in design reviews and other internal and external meetings as required

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

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

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 euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines.

639 Campus Drive, MN 55112, New Brighton, Minnesota, United States