Program Manager, Development (H/F)

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission: to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on all continents, the Group employs 100,000 people for a turnover of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its markets. Safran is the 2nd largest company in the aeronautics and defense sector in the TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2024" ranking. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil, military and helicopter aircraft. Did you know that every second, an aircraft lands worldwide thanks to our products? Want to evolve in a stimulating and caring company with a human dimension? We are looking above all for creative and committed people, so join our 8,000 enthusiasts!

Mission Description

• Create, manage and ensure adherence to the Program Master Schedule, driving all functions to schedule adherence.
• In conjunction with the North American PMO group, lead the Risk Management Process, identify and assess all program risks, and manage appropriate action plans to ensure minimum impact to the company and to the Customer's Master Schedule.
• Responsible for all functional NRC program budget submissions using Osmoz, monthly NRC cost and margin tracking against budgets, budget control and reporting.
• Track scope evolution and identify any scope creep, to support NRC cost recovery initiatives with the Commercial group when identified.
• Define the Statement of Work, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, Resource Breakdown Structure and validate Work Package Agreements.
• Customer focal for all matters concerning status reporting, program planning and work scope changes.
• Always maintain an excellent working relationship with the customer and ensure timely responses to customer queries.
• Program focal/lead for the following activities: a) Development and Industrialization Toll Gate reviews. b) Documentation submittals (SDRLs) as defined by the Customer's SOW. c) Support of Engineering audits. d) Prepare, finalize and present Program Management updates for internal and customer topics.
• Lead the Integrated Program Team (IPT) to achieve program performance against planned objectives.
• Responsible for the management of all phases of the program including participation in the preparation of proposals, including evaluation of contractual terms and conditions.
• Keep abreast of all work performed on the program and ensure that all outputs required by the contract are complete within the defined schedule and to the required quality standard, report on any discrepancies.
• Manage the change board, with an emphasis on minimizing impact to NRC and RC budgets and schedule , looking for cost reductions and identifying rationale that will allow changes to be chargeable to either the Customer or our Suppliers.
• Monitor costs and schedule to validate that program activities are within budget, on time and work with the other functions to ensure the program remains on target.
• Ensure that all chargeable activities are asserted to the customer.
• Responsible for program profitability and compliance to the business model.
• Lead internal and Customer audit activities as required.
• Define terms of engagement for the program team (meetings, program reviews, dashboards, etc).
• Customer focal for after hours enquiries and support as required.
• Support any new program bids as they arise.