Senior Program Manager

Job Description

Job Summary :

As a Staff Program Manager, based in Abu Dhabi, you'll oversee the delivery and performance of our Programs and Services, while building strong customer relationships. From program inception to delivery and beyond, you'll manage multiple projects, collaborate across departments, and ensure projects stay on track. You will have an opportunity to partner with cross-functional groups to ensure a successful delivery of our IFE products and services. If you're ready to drive innovation and be a key player in our Customer Management organization, this role is for you.

Team Summary :

Our Program Management team prioritizes customer relationships, operational excellence, and attention to detail. We focus on understanding our RAVE Systems (Products) and Internal systems to deliver efficient solutions. Each team member plays a crucial role, impacting our overall performance. Together, we work collaboratively to achieve our goals and deliver exceptional results.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage design installation and development processes from program inception to product delivery

Prepare and analyze data to understand program progress and financial contributions

Understand programs' cost justification, recommend priorities and generate schedules

Drive project schedule and adjust execution strategies for on-time delivery

Daily management of programs and proactively identify areas of opportunities and risks

Represent the company in customer meetings and provide management with insights

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications and / or Education :

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field

10+ of experience in a program or project management role

5+ years of experience managing and delivering complex programs within the aerospace industry

5+ years of experience in a Senior (or above) program management role with

demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and contribute to strategic decision-making

Experience with the delivery and management of products and services

Experience with fostering strong relationships with external customers

Experience with project management scheduling, and delivery

Experience working with cross-functional groups

Soft Skills :

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Must be able to lead teams

Must have customer relationship skills

Must be proactive, organized, and detail oriented

Ability to resolve problems in a positive manner

Ability to accomplish multiple tasks

Ability to work independently, with minimal direction

Ability to use discretion and independent judgment when making decisions on behalf of the company

Ability to prioritize, stay organized, be a team player, and have an ambitious attitude

Proven ability to communicate to Executives and Senior Leaders of a Customer

organization

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 Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.