Project Manager II

Location: Belmar

Project Manager II

** Job details*
* ** 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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Research, design and development

** Job field / Job profile*
* Project management - Project manager level 2

** Job title*
* Project Manager II

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job description*
* Safran Aerosystems' Wall Township, New Jersey facility is home to the North American headquarters of our Evacuation Systems Business Unit (SEV). Here, you will help design, manufacture, maintain, and support life-saving aircraft evacuation systems, including emergency slides, life rafts, and flotation devices.

Building on more than a century of innovation, our teams play a critical role in the development, certification, and production of advanced aerospace safety equipment used around the world. As part of Safran's global Aerosafety Division, you'll contribute to technologies that help protect millions of passengers and crew members every year. You will also enjoy the collaborative culture and agility of a human-scale site backed by the strength and opportunities of a global aerospace leader.

Be part of a team that is driven by a strong culture, guided by shared values, and committed to making a positive impact giving back to the communities where we live and work.

You will join the Engineering Department, your mission, as an Experienced Project Manager, will be as follows:

-Lead a project for the development of new evacuation system products, by delegation from a Program Manager

-Define the high-level strategy for structuring the technical project based on project needs (WBS, OBS, development logic, Estimates at Completion (EACs), reporting, schedule and critical path tracking, configuration management, work package performance, work package charters) and ensure its implementation

-Guarantee the achievement of Quality / Cost / Delivery performance for the project and individual work packages, per the work package charters (cost estimates, milestones, scope of work)

-Manage the execution of the project and work packages in accordance with the company's project management processes

-Lead the technical team assigned to the work packages and provide them with the necessary resources to perform their tasks

-Supervise the deliverables of the various project work packages

-Ensure optimization of schedules, costs, and product required to achieve the best trade-offs and product maturity

-Manage risks and opportunities within the assigned scope and drive associated action/mitigation plans

-Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable regulations (TSO and Certification / Airworthiness requirements)

-Ensure that project team members have the required competencies

-Contribute to the continuous improvement of the project management profession via participation in the Safran Project Management Networks

Travel to customer locations or company sites will be required.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* At Safran, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a global leader in aerospace, we foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and excellence.

We believe professional growth is a journey, which is why we offer extensive learning resources, career development opportunities, and internal mobility across roles, sites, and business units worldwide.

Beyond the workplace, we actively invest in our communities through educational partnerships, outreach initiatives, and career events that inspire the next generation of aerospace talent.

What We Offer:

- On-site cafeteria with meal options, snacks, and complimentary coffee and tea

- Well-Being Committee promoting employee engagement and wellness

- Employee Club supporting social connections and team events

- Life Event Recognition Program celebrating employee milestones

- Active sports culture including golf,…