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[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-senior-program-manager-m-f_188035.aspx?LCID=1033) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Safran](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/) / Senior Program Manager M/F ## 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 - Strong emphasis on Scope Control and Change 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 - Create & maintain the program management plan - 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 - Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into program planning and control - Identify and manage program (internal & external) - Perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment ( quantitative and qualitative) - 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 - Identify and manage program interdependencies - Serve as primary liaison with Executive Management - Provide the Voice of the Customer (VoC) - Enable flow down of “corporate directives” to IPT - Provide strategic guidance from an operational perspective - Support monthly review with documented corrective action for any red KPIs - Report roadblocks, execution gaps to leadership with a recommendation to resolve the issue(s) 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. ### Education Bachelor's 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 32 days[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-senior-program-manager-m-f_188035.aspx?LCID=1033) ## More jobs at Safran ### [Planner 2 M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/781e619103695eb7be4d/) ### [Cost Accountant M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/0c981fd28a9601005388/) ### [Financial Reporting Analyst 3 M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/62b0f0140f379e07a916/) ### [Industrial Engineer 3 M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/9f9d7e6b540f25daee11/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Program Manager - Customer Experience Program Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/828c204c4dcd7368819c/) Microsoft · Romania, Bucharest ### [Lead Technical Program Manager - GT COO Strategic Program Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/0076d3ff79418a48a712/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Strategic Account Executive (SAE) - Federal Employee Program (FEP) Specialty Pharmacy Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/c6739d629a7bcec90942/) CVS Health · Scottsdale, AZ ### [2027 - Corporate Functions - Corporate Analyst Development Program - Full-Time Analyst Program - London](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/36894b47e22818bda7cb/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Program Manager/Project Manager (High-Speed Railway IT/OT & Cybersecurity Program) (](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/ee33c99c0de9643fbd35/) NTT · Ha Noi, Hà Nội, Vietnam OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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