$106,710–$180,590 Per Year
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Forecasting, Business Case, Change Control, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Contract Review, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, English Language, Establish Priorities, Financial Projections, Functional Programming Languages, Green Transportation, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Internet/IP Telephony, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Program Planning, Programming Methodologies, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sales, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Sales Forecasting, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Senior Program Manager M/F
Published 06.11.2026
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 8 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $106,710 - $180,590 USD ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 06.11.2026
Job Description
- Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including program P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of the Program under his/her leadership
- Responsible for the overall financial performance of the program
- Maintain the Business Case for the entire program life cycle
- Monitor and control program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE)
- Ensure profitability through Design To Cost (DTC) management
- Update program financials at least quarterly & determine root cause & corrective actions for variances
- Program bid, planning & control
- Estimate non-recurrent & recurring costs targets
- Review customer requirements technical compliance matrix
- Work with IPT to develop, baseline and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle
- Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate the program medium to long range planning
- Identify and manage program (internal & external)
- Review the customer contract compliance and control scope
- Primary Point of Contact with customer over the entire program life cycle
- Communicate to customer the commitments of the BU
- Be responsible for arranging program progress reviews with the customer
- Report to the customer a progress status of the program, compliant with their follow up expectations
- Lead internal and customer milestone gate reviews ( e.g. PDR, CDR, PRR, etc)
- Capture and communicate lessons learned
- Oversee assigned Project Manager(s) and IPT work package leaders
- Ability to build strong teams, and facilitate conflict resolution
- Set program priorities and provide strategic guidance on day-to-day program issues
- Establish program governance, including program key performance indicators (KPIs) & conduct weekly program review
- Prepare and lead IPT meetings with the IPT ( program reviews, working groups, etc)
- Monitor KPIs, including earn value management indicator, and ensure variances are addressed in a timely manner
- Monitor problem solving and ensure root cause corrective action and recovery plan is defined & executed
- Provide annual performance review input for IPT resources to functional leadership
- Serve as primary liaison with Executive Management
- Provide the Voice of the Customer (VoC)
- Support monthly review with documented corrective action for any red KPIs
- Risk & opportunity Management
- Responsible for managing and controlling risks & opportunities
- Ensure all major risks & opportunities have assigned owners, mitigation/capture plans, and drive risk/opportunity plan execution
- Resource Management
- Determine required program resources needs through development and serial production
- Set priorities and work with functional leadership to ensure program resource needs are met
- Provide development plans, and coaching for assigned project managers
- Sales/Budget projections
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree required.
Experience: Typically requires 10 years of program management experience in a commercial aerospace environment required. Strong knowledge of program management methodologies and proven ability to manage programs.
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, leadership skills, organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, financial acumen
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
- Degree in Engineering
- Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, etc.)
- Experience with LEAN principles and continuous improvement
Business travel up to 30-40% is likely.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
The Senior Program Manager has program performance and P&L responsibility for a medium to large complexity program. He/She will have direct responsibility for any project manager(s) assigned to him/her. The Senior Program Manager provides leadership to a matrixed cross functional integrated program team (IPT), and drives continuous improvement using company root cause and corrective action processes. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for delivering the program objectives, managing program performance, risks, opportunities, and change control according to internal rules and processes.
The Senior Program Manager will report to a Business Unit, Division leader or Director of Programs. The Senior Program Manager serves as the Customer(s) primary Point of Contact POC).
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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