$70,310–$113,960 Per Year
Accounting, Accounting Close, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Documentation, English Language, Green Transportation, Leadership, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), People Management, Persuasion Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Statement of Work (SOW), Status Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Associate Program Manager M/F
Published 05.27.2026
Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Programs 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 : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $70,310 - $113,960 USD ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 05.27.2026
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.
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 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 is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
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