DIVISION VP, Program Management

Safran SA

Carson, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$180,660–$283,890 Per Year

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Process Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Escalations, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Diversity, Documentation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Green Transportation, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Military, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Profit & Loss, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Sales, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Sales Proposals, Staff Development, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Time Management, User Documentation, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Carson, CA

POSTED

14 days ago

DIVISION VP, Program Management

Published 06.03.2026

Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Programs Location : Carson , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $180,660 - $283,890 USD

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Published 06.03.2026

Job Description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of DIVISION VP Program Management youll play a pivotal part on our Program Management team. The VP Program Management will have direct P&L, and customer satisfaction responsibility for all programs within the Division. Lead the Division program management function which is geographically dispersed across several countries. Responsible for applying the Safran PROMPT referential within the Division, collaborating cross functionally to optimize Division program performance, and driving continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes. The VP Program Management will report to the Executive Vice President of the appropriate Cabin division or company.

This position contributes to our vision by:

Manages the Division Program managers & oversees the Divisions program management function
Responsible for annual performance reviews of direct reports, generating employee development plans, and coaching direct report employees
Supports & mentors program managers. Responsible for establishing and maintaining Division program management succession planning & identifying training development needs
Business Process Manager for "manage program" process within the Division. Responsible for applying Safrans PROMPT Referential and ensuring Division site level documentation is updated to comply with Safran Cabin Referential (PROMPT Procedures)
Implements & monitor standard program performance KPIs (Dashboard) across the Division to ensure appropriate corrective actions are being implemented to improve performance
Work with Cabin PMO & other Cabin leaders to identify, share and implement program management best practices & lessons
Responsible for Division program performance ( Customer satisfaction, P&L)
Responsible for collaborating cross functionally to optimize Division program performance & resolve Division operational issues
Able to work with many different leaders, and management styles in an international environment
Guides development, review & approval of sales proposals, negotiation plans, and support successful negotiation results
Participates in Division strategic planning and aligns program execution strategy & business objectives
Responsible for ensuring new Division programs are in line with the Division strategy
Primary Division level customer escalation point of contact
Acts as customer interface on program issues escalated beyond the Program Manager. Review & approve recovery plans, and help ensure recovery commitments are accomplished
Work with the Division leadership to ensure timely resolution of customer issues/concerns
Validates & integrates demand from various sites to build the Division S&OP input
Defines and manages a governance process to report program performance

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree required.

Experience: Typically 20 years of program management experience in a commercial aerospace environment required. Experience with lean principles, continuous improvement and transformation management

Computer Skills: Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs.

Other Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, Strong leadership and organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, strong financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Experience with Safran PROMPT
Project Management certification (e.g. PMI PMP)

Business travel up to 30% is likely.

This job posting 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.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, were cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, lets shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

US EEO statements:

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Cabin TA:

Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $180,660 - $283,890 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

DIVISION VP, Program Management

Safran SA

Carson, CA

About the Company

Safran SA