PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

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.

Production

Program and project management office - PMO- operations

PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

Permanent

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Full-time

Location:

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

Onsite : 5 days/week

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

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