Associate Program Manager M/F
Published 08.11.2026
Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Customer services and support Location : Santa Maria , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $70,310 - $113,960 USD ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 08.11.2026
Job Description
Supports Program Manager with all aspects of Program Management.
- Comprehends contractual obligations and statement of work for assigned program(s) and provides guidance based on these documents to other program team members as required.
- Participates in program planning and documenting.
- Develops and maintains status and visibility tools.
- Assists with oversight and coordination of vendor activities and communication.
- Comprehends and monitors assigned aspects of a program and report status.
- Coordinates or assists with coordinating program reviews and meetings.
- Coordinates program related travel as required.
- Organizes and facilitates communications between the customer and appropriate personnel.
- Provides leadership and coordination of team-based solutions to program issues.
- Develops methods and procedures for managing programs.
- Assists or takes primary role in developing or administering program change orders.
- Assists with part procurement and status as required.
- Assists in maintaining program financial health tools.
- Participates in risk identification and risk mitigation activities.
- Assists with final inspection (closing process) as required.
- Responsible for ensuring that assigned small-scale projects progress on schedule within budget and meets or exceeds minimum quality standards; this may include post delivery support.
- Assists in preparing and maintaining departmental policies, procedures and reporting.
- Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree required
Experience: More than 4 years of related experience
- Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
- Demonstrates the interest and ability to grow within the program management function.
- Displays sound judgment, problem-solving skills and ability to function independently to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database and Project Management software.
Company Information
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 magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Cabin is the worlds No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.
Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.
Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.
Did you know? We have probably already flown together!
Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.
(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)
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