Director, Program Management

Safran
Safran

Full-time

Posted on Nov 9, 2026
Métier / Emploi : Pilotage de projets/Responsable de projet senior
Type contrat : CDI
Description du poste :
Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. The Program Management Director is responsible for the profit and loss (P&L) of the business unit (BU) Projects/programs. These projects/programs maybe located at a single BU site or across multiple physical sites depending on the BU. The Program Management Director is responsible for ensuring quality, cost, schedule and technical objectives are met while maintaining customer satisfaction. This role has direct responsibility for the project/program managers assigned to the BU. The Program Management Director provides leadership and program management guidance to the BU program managers. This role is responsible for the coaching and development of the BU project/program managers. The Program Management Director may report to a Business Unit GM or Cabin Division Leader. The Program Management Director serves as the Customer(s) primary escalation point of contact Summary of Duties:• Responsibility, Authority and full Accountability, including P&L, for the successful execution and Customer Satisfaction of all BU Programs • Responsible for the overall BU program financial performance• Ensure the BU program Business Cases are properly maintained for the entire program life cycle• Monitor and control BU program Non Recurring Expenses (NRE)• Ensure BU programs are profitable• Ensure BU program managers implement strong Scope Control and Change Management• Review BU program financials and ensure the data is accurate and complete.• Assist BU program managers to determine root case & corrective actions for fiancé and schedule variances• Ensure BU program managers properly apply earn value management to development program activities• Ensure BU programs implement lean principle & root cause corrective actions to reduce variances impacting performance• Program bid, planning & control• Review and approve estimation of non-recurrent & recurring costs targets on programs• Review and approve BU program management plans• Ensure BU programs develop & maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)• Ensure BU programs analyze and prioritize tasks on the Critical Path throughout the program life cycle• Support the S&OP meetings and coordinate BU program planning with the other BU functional directors• Ensure previous lessons learned are incorporated into BU program planning and control• Ensure BU programs have identify & properly manage program stakeholders (internal & external)• Ensure BU programs perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment (quantitative and qualitative)• Develop BU strategic plans to grow and extend the life of the BU programs

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: Typically requires 15 years of experience managing programs throughout the program life cycle. Expert 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, Strong leadership and organizational skills, ability to analyze & summarize information, strong financial acumenBusiness travel: Up to 50% is likely. Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)• Project Management certification (e.g. PMI PMP) is highly desirable. • Degree in Engineering preferred Description: Senior-level position within field.
Ville : 1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa
Niveau d'études min. requis : BAC+3, BAC+4
Langue / Niveau :
Anglais : Courant