Safran

PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

Safran$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in project or bid management
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK)
  • Proficient in MS Office and project management software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage portfolio performance for programs and projects
  • Champion Safran PROMPT and PMI project management principles
  • Lead Sales & Operations Planning process for forecasting
  • Train project and resource managers on Safran processes
  • Support continuous improvement of project management practices
  • Contribute to bid proposals in collaboration with teams
  • Conduct risk analysis and support business case development

Benefits

  • Full-time onsite role (5 days/week)
  • Opportunity to train and develop new process improvements
  • Cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments
  • Focus on both project management and business development
  • Engagement in both PMO and bid activities to diversify expertise
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Program and project management office - PMO- operations

Job title

PMO and Bid & Proposal Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Location: Twinsburg, OH (Preferred), or Sarasota, FL(backup)
Onsite : 5 days/week

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 activities

Travel: up to 5% possible

But what else? (advantages, specificities, 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.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications
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.

This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time.
Work Environment
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.

Annual salary

N/A

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Ohio

City (-ies)

Twinsburg

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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95,000 employees
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