Summary
The Senior Program Manager will manage a consistent portfolio of programs related to a set of customers or to a product line. This role is a management position, with a team of Program Managers as direct reports.
The Senior Program Manager role will lead program managers and all the stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and economic performance of the programs in their scope while monitoring and mastering risk level. This role is responsible for conducting program activities in consistency with the SAFRAN Program management referential: PROMPT, ONE Safran and associate Group Procedure
Job Location: Twinsburg, Ohio OR Sarasota, Florida
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Program Manager is accountable for achieving program objectives on the programs of her/his scope from contract awards (S3 milestone) to removal from service (S12 milestone).
This requires to ensure the global coordination of all the activities to
· Deliver expected program figures as define in Medium Term Plan (MTP)
· Ensure consistency with customer expectation
· Limit risk exposure generated by program activities to an acceptable level
During Bids phase (S1 to S2 milestone), The Senior Program Manager ensures that the program team validate the RC and NRC estimates and associate assumptions (such as schedule and industrial logic) to ensure the delivery of a sound business case at S3.
Responsible for managing Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level during R&T phase by:
· Managing operationally customer satisfaction, profitability of business plan and control risk level on the programs in her/his scope
· Ensuring application of program processes on the programs in her/his scope
· Participating in construction and approval of business plan during bid phase (S1 to S2)
· Building program MTP on the programs in her/his scope
· Monitoring program performance on the programs in her/his scope
· Ensuring program reporting (internal and external) on the programs in her/his scope
· Ensuring an efficient steering on the programs in her/his scope
· Ensuring deployment of efficient corrective action in case of drift on the programs in her/his scope
· Organizing program reviews (and PROMPT milestone for program in development and in service)
· Supporting Program audit on the programs in her/his scope
· Participating in program improvement process
· Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;
· Travel requirements: Occasional travel (general guideline: once per quarter) both domestic & internationally.
· Other duties may be assigned.
· Evening/night hours may be required.
· Extra hours may be required during business peaks.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Report hierarchically and functionally to the Director of Programs
· Direct Manager of Program Managers
· Interface with members of the Division Leadership and with members of other organizations of the company
· Delegation of the Director of Programs to coordinate activities and decide orientation on the scope of the programs they are in charge of.
· Works within the matrix with functional leaders to ensure alignment of Program activity, interact with the functions of: Sales and Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Industrialization, Purchasing & Supply chain, Production, Quality Aftermarket Support and Services
· Supervises the activities of program managers allocated to her/his programs
· Coordinate with Programs managers to have a consistent approach towards customers
Education and/or Experience
· A Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of related experience
· OR a Master’s degree with at least 4 years of related experience.
· Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations will also be considered.
Knowledge/Skills
· Ability to develop and coach team members in the following skills, financial management, contractual management, engineering development management,
· Career progression both in job responsibility and relevant education/training must be demonstrated.
· A strong background in managing program financials, business cases.
· A background in contractual negotiation
· Training and experience in applying Program Management standards and tools to a business. (Program planning, monitoring and control, integrated program management and risk management).
· Must understand constrain of operation activities (order fulfilment process, Turn Around Time, procurement cycle, learning curve, efficiency, production burden, cost escalation )
· Strong track record with proven experience, including experience leading cross-functional program teams is essential
· Experience working in a matrix organization.
· Leadership Skills strong leadership along with the ability to interface with cross-functional disciplines; using strong interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
· Project/program management: Fully understand the project management methodology (management of costs, deadlines, quality, etc.) and implement and train and coach others as part of a program activity. Proven skills in managing large complex programs
· Negotiation Skills: Ability to conduct negotiations internally or externally with customers, partners, competitors, etc. and reach consensus, in line with program objectives and coach others on developing negotiation skills
· Customer Management: Ability to establish a relationship of trust with program customers and coach others on this. Experience of converging the needs of all parties in the form of shared and mutually acceptable solutions. An excellent customer communicator, including in crisis situations.
· Communication: Ability to deliver a synthetic and clear communication in a respectful manner. Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to coach others on this.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Preferred Skills :
· Experience within an Engineering environment
· Aerospace and/ or defense program management experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
List the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.
The order of magnitude for this role is:
· A yearly budget between 5 and 25 M€
· A yearly revenue between 10 and 60 M€
· Management of a team between 1 and 7 people
· Direct contact with one or two main customers
· Management of activities across multiple countries
· Management of complex development involving partnership, risk and contractual agreements
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· May require long periods of sitting.
· May require lifting < 20 lbs.
· May require prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security
based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or
otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
This description 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected
status.
Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in
the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking
employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable
accommodation on a case-by-case basis
Pay: $105,000.00 - $134,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
