Job Overview
Job Description
Location: Twinsburg, OH (Preferred), or Sarasota, FL(backup)
Onsite : 5 days/week, Full-Time
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 magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.
Summary
The Project Management Office (PMO) and Bid & Proposal Manager will provide critical support across project management operations and business development activities. This combined role ensures efficient project governance, reporting, scheduling, and resource coordination, while also driving the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and proposals in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PMO Responsibilities
- Maintain portfolio of programs and projects and measure its overall performance (adherence to costs and deliverables, workload/capacity balance). in conjunction with Program Management, Finance, and Engineering
- Champion Safran PROMPT process and PMI based project management principles to improve planning and execution of program tollgate reviews
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for Research, Technology, Development, and Innovation (RTDI) to develop rolling forecasts and strategic recommendations to optimize workload and capacity balance
- Training and supporting project managers, work package managers, and resource managers on the proper application of the Safran project management processes and the use of the oSmoz tool (project management software)
- Support continuous improvement of project management processes, templates, and best practices
- Publication of visual metrics, presentations, and written reports
- Bids & Proposals Responsibilities
- Contribute to bids & proposals in close coordination with the Bid Management Team and Sales & Marketing
- Analyze RFPs (Requests for Proposal) and customer requirements, coordinating clarification queries where necessary
- Evaluate technical and industrial strategy proposed by functional teams for compliance with internal and product policies
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to consolidate and challenge internal cost estimates, including non-recurring engineering costs and recurring product costs
- Perform risk and opportunities analysis for each bid
- Support business case development with Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), and payback periods
- Champion the deployment and continuous improvement of standard bid practices and tools with the Bid Management Team
- Efficiently mobilize bid-related experience within the Programs Team to support the above activitiesTravel: up to 5% possible
Job Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field of study
- Proven experience in project management, bid management, or related areas in an industrial or aerospace environment
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a project management and/or bid & proposal manager role
Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI/PMBOK) and bid management best practices.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management software (MS Project, Planisware).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work cooperatively with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
- Strong learning aptitude and continuous improvement mindset.
- Adaptability and proactivity.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
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.
Work Environment:
This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time.
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.
The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.):
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: $93,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
