{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ac5b077efcbee2cbdba4c2e9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac5b077efcbee2cbdba4c2e9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac5b077efcbee2cbdba4c2e9","title":"Program Manager","description":"Published 07.22.2026\nCompany : Safran Aerosystems Evacuation Job field : Programs Location : Wall Township , New Jersey , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $115,486 - $147,245\n# 2026-184660\nPublished 07.22.2026\nJob Description\nThe Program Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with objectives set by company\nmanagement and contractual commitments made to the customer. As such, the Program\nManager is the owner of the business plan and has\nfinancial authority for the program, in accordance with the associated delegations of\nresponsibility.\nThe Program Managers :\n\nestablishes the framework and conditions for smooth execution of the program;\npass on the program objectives to the company's functional departments, within their\ndelegated scope of responsibility;\n\nare responsible for managing the program team;\nmanages all aspects of the program, including performance, cost, quality and lead-time\naspects;\n\nensure that information shared with the customer is consistent;\ninterface with the customer to identify sales opportunities, develop action plans and grow the\nbusiness.\n1. Pilot development programs and sustaining programs\n\nProgram Plan/Input and management (Task definitions, time frames and manpower\nrequirements);\n\nDevelop and drive program objectives regarding Quality, Cost, Schedule, Technical\nPerformance and Customer Satisfaction;\n\nAnalyze and address risks and opportunities of the program;\nResponsible for periodic program reviews (including Lessons Learned meetings) during the\noverall lifecycle;\n\nMonitor problem solving, drive root cause analysis and recovery plans definition when\nneeded;\n\nCoordinate interactions between departments to ensure the delivery of production and\naftermarket activities, on-time, at the right level of quantity and quality;\n\nConduct and prioritize program changes;\nContinuously evaluates the business case and drives continuous improvement initiatives;\nResponsible for the contractual requirements and commercial performances.\n2. Responsible for the bib/no bid phase (or management decision for an internal R&D project)\n\nWith the sales or account manager, analyze the customer's needs and\nexpectations and develop the business case;\n\nCoordinate the development of the non-recurrent and recurrent cost targets in relation with\ninternal teams, reviews for completeness and drives questions/improvements;\n\nCreate the Program Management plan (deliverables, program schedule, stakeholders, …);\nEnsures completeness of the SOW compliance matrix;\nCoordinate activities to prepare the recurring costs, nonrecurring costs, schedule and\nproposal.\n3. Drive interfaces with the customer during the overall life cycle of the program\n\nDrive the relationship between customer and the Integrated Program Team (IPT);\nDevelop strong relationships with key customer personnel;\nOrganize regular reviews with the customer;\nCommunicate the voice of the customer within the organization;\nJob Requirements\n4. Lead the Integrated Program Team (IPT)\n\nLead the IPT to meet the program objectives;\nManagement of direct reports, where required;\nMatrix reporting from other sub-departments representatives (Project Management,\nEngineering, Configuration Control, QA, Manufacturing,\nSales, Aftermarket interface, Supply Chain and Contract Management);\n\nClosely work with Export Controls and Trade Compliance to ensure process compliance and\nimprovement;\n\nCoordination of cross-functional management team.\n5. Drive program performance indicators, including;\n\nNRC, RC, Margins, On-Time to Gate Adherence, monthly development dashboards,\nSustaining program dashboard;\n\nDevelop future planning for assigned program;\nAny other reports requested.\n6. Develop and implement action plans to grow the business\n\nManage business partners and consultants;\nPropose strategic relationships to grow the business;\nIdentify sales opportunities, develop, implement and follow-up on action plans to grow the\nbusiness;\n\nDevelop forecasts and opportunities lists for long term growth of the business.\n7. Other duties as assigned.\nBut what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)\nBS, (Technical Concentration preferred)\n\nMasters in Engineering Management or Business Administration, a plus.\n5+ years of product development, project management or program management support\nexperience required.\n\nGood communicator, integrator and team player.\nStrong Project Management: scheduling, project management tools, risks and opportunities\nmanagement, problem solving.\n\nLeadership skills, communication abilities (oral and written), rigor, organizational skills,\ntenacity, ability to face pressure\n\nAbility to manage business partners and projects and initiatives across international time\nzones\n\nExperience establishing and building Domestic and International relationships with the ability\nto collaborate within and across organizational boundaries\n\nAbility to analyze, summarize information and communicate with management\nTechnical knowledge: airworthiness (+ Safety Management System), engineering knowledge\non products, financial and budget follow-up, industrial organization knowledge, aerospace\nknowledge\n\nExperience with contracts and contract negotiation, a strong plus\n\nTravel required, estimated at less than 25%\nExpected US and international travel, as required\nSupport customer visits, trade shows, etc\nCompany Information\nSafran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.\n\nSafran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's \"\"World's Best Companies 2025\"\" ranking.\n\nJoin Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.\nLocate your future workplace\n1747 NJ 34 NJ 07727\nWall Township\nNew Jersey United States","company":"Safran","rawCompany":"safran","city":"Neptune Twp","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T22:52:52.108Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager","description":"Published 07.22.2026\nCompany : Safran Aerosystems Evacuation Job field : Programs Location : Wall Township , New Jersey , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $115,486 - $147,245\n# 2026-184660\nPublished 07.22.2026\nJob Description\nThe Program Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with objectives set by company\nmanagement and contractual commitments made to the customer. As such, the Program\nManager is the owner of the business plan and has\nfinancial authority for the program, in accordance with the associated delegations of\nresponsibility.\nThe Program Managers :\n\nestablishes the framework and conditions for smooth execution of the program;\npass on the program objectives to the company's functional departments, within their\ndelegated scope of responsibility;\n\nare responsible for managing the program team;\nmanages all aspects of the program, including performance, cost, quality and lead-time\naspects;\n\nensure that information shared with the customer is consistent;\ninterface with the customer to identify sales opportunities, develop action plans and grow the\nbusiness.\n1. Pilot development programs and sustaining programs\n\nProgram Plan/Input and management (Task definitions, time frames and manpower\nrequirements);\n\nDevelop and drive program objectives regarding Quality, Cost, Schedule, Technical\nPerformance and Customer Satisfaction;\n\nAnalyze and address risks and opportunities of the program;\nResponsible for periodic program reviews (including Lessons Learned meetings) during the\noverall lifecycle;\n\nMonitor problem solving, drive root cause analysis and recovery plans definition when\nneeded;\n\nCoordinate interactions between departments to ensure the delivery of production and\naftermarket activities, on-time, at the right level of quantity and quality;\n\nConduct and prioritize program changes;\nContinuously evaluates the business case and drives continuous improvement initiatives;\nResponsible for the contractual requirements and commercial performances.\n2. Responsible for the bib/no bid phase (or management decision for an internal R&D project)\n\nWith the sales or account manager, analyze the customer's needs and\nexpectations and develop the business case;\n\nCoordinate the development of the non-recurrent and recurrent cost targets in relation with\ninternal teams, reviews for completeness and drives questions/improvements;\n\nCreate the Program Management plan (deliverables, program schedule, stakeholders, …);\nEnsures completeness of the SOW compliance matrix;\nCoordinate activities to prepare the recurring costs, nonrecurring costs, schedule and\nproposal.\n3. Drive interfaces with the customer during the overall life cycle of the program\n\nDrive the relationship between customer and the Integrated Program Team (IPT);\nDevelop strong relationships with key customer personnel;\nOrganize regular reviews with the customer;\nCommunicate the voice of the customer within the organization;\nJob Requirements\n4. Lead the Integrated Program Team (IPT)\n\nLead the IPT to meet the program objectives;\nManagement of direct reports, where required;\nMatrix reporting from other sub-departments representatives (Project Management,\nEngineering, Configuration Control, QA, Manufacturing,\nSales, Aftermarket interface, Supply Chain and Contract Management);\n\nClosely work with Export Controls and Trade Compliance to ensure process compliance and\nimprovement;\n\nCoordination of cross-functional management team.\n5. Drive program performance indicators, including;\n\nNRC, RC, Margins, On-Time to Gate Adherence, monthly development dashboards,\nSustaining program dashboard;\n\nDevelop future planning for assigned program;\nAny other reports requested.\n6. Develop and implement action plans to grow the business\n\nManage business partners and consultants;\nPropose strategic relationships to grow the business;\nIdentify sales opportunities, develop, implement and follow-up on action plans to grow the\nbusiness;\n\nDevelop forecasts and opportunities lists for long term growth of the business.\n7. Other duties as assigned.\nBut what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)\nBS, (Technical Concentration preferred)\n\nMasters in Engineering Management or Business Administration, a plus.\n5+ years of product development, project management or program management support\nexperience required.\n\nGood communicator, integrator and team player.\nStrong Project Management: scheduling, project management tools, risks and opportunities\nmanagement, problem solving.\n\nLeadership skills, communication abilities (oral and written), rigor, organizational skills,\ntenacity, ability to face pressure\n\nAbility to manage business partners and projects and initiatives across international time\nzones\n\nExperience establishing and building Domestic and International relationships with the ability\nto collaborate within and across organizational boundaries\n\nAbility to analyze, summarize information and communicate with management\nTechnical knowledge: airworthiness (+ Safety Management System), engineering knowledge\non products, financial and budget follow-up, industrial organization knowledge, aerospace\nknowledge\n\nExperience with contracts and contract negotiation, a strong plus\n\nTravel required, estimated at less than 25%\nExpected US and international travel, as required\nSupport customer visits, trade shows, etc\nCompany Information\nSafran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.\n\nSafran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's \"\"World's Best Companies 2025\"\" ranking.\n\nJoin Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.\nLocate your future workplace\n1747 NJ 34 NJ 07727\nWall Township\nNew Jersey United States","datePosted":"2026-08-03T22:52:52.108Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T22:52:52.108Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Safran","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Neptune Twp","addressRegion":"NJ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ac5b077efcbee2cbdba4c2e9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ac5b077efcbee2cbdba4c2e9"}}