PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

** 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.

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.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Production

** Job field / Job profile*
* Program and project management office - PMO- operations

** Job title*
* PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

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

** Job description*
* Location:

Twinsburg, OH (Preferred), or Sarasota, FL(backup)

Onsite : 5 days/week

Summary

The Project Management Office (PMO) and Bid & Proposal Manager will provide critical support across project management operations and business development activities. This combined role ensures efficient project governance, reporting, scheduling, and resource coordination, while also driving the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and proposals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PMO Responsibilities

- Maintain portfolio of programs and projects and measure its overall performance (adherence to costs and deliverables, workload/capacity balance) in conjunction with Program Management, Finance, and Engineering

- Champion Safran PROMPT process and PMI based project management principles to improve planning and execution of program tollgate reviews

- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Research, Technology, Development, and Innovation (RTDI) to develop rolling forecasts and strategic recommendations to optimize workload and capacity balance

- Training and supporting project managers, work package managers, and resource managers on the proper application of the Safran project management processes and the use of the oSmoz tool (project management software)

- Support continuous improvement of project management processes, templates, and best practices

- Publication of visual metrics, presentations, and written reports

Bids & Proposals Responsibilities

- Contribute to bids & proposals in close coordination with the Bid Management Team and Sales & Marketing

- Analyze RFPs (Requests for Proposal) and customer requirements, coordinating clarification queries where necessary

- Evaluate technical and industrial strategy proposed by functional teams for compliance with internal and product policies

- Drive cross-functional collaboration to consolidate and challenge internal cost estimates, including non-recurring engineering costs and recurring product costs

- Perform risk and opportunities analysis for each bid

- Support business case development with Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), and payback periods

- Champion the deployment and continuous improvement of standard bid practices and tools with the Bid Management Team

- Efficiently mobilize bid-related experience within the Programs Team to support the above activities

Travel: up to 5% possible

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied

contract of employment.

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