Safran

Sr. Project Manager - Strategy

Safran$103K — $162K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in the aerospace sector, especially in integration and industrial transfers.
  • Proficient in MS Project and competent with MS Office.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Experience in planning or managing projects and leading teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives.
  • Develop integrated project plans for enterprise initiatives and monitor progress.
  • Conduct business assessments and evaluate operational alternatives.
  • Support decision-making with risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses.
  • Establish reporting mechanisms and prepare executive materials.
  • Coordinate implementation activities across relevant functions.
  • Provide regular updates and status reports to leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision).
  • Life insurance and 401(k) savings plans with company match.
  • Paid time off benefits.
  • Employee discounts and rewards for consumer products/services.
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Sales / marketing - Business intelligence

Job title

Sr. Project Manager - Strategy

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Sr. Project Manager - Strategy is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives that support the organization 's business objectives.

The role partners with senior leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute high-priority projects involving organizational change, business restructuring, operational readiness, stakeholder management, and enterprise governance.

The position ensures strategic initiatives remain on schedule, risks are effectively managed, and critical deliverables are achieved while maintaining alignment across internal and external stakeholders.

The role reports to the EVP Sales, Marketing & Strategy.

This position contributes to our vision by:
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans for enterprise strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and monitor critical path activities.
• Conduct business assessments and evaluate operational alternatives, including facility, equipment, and resource considerations.
• Support strategic decision-making through risk assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and executive recommendations. Ensure governance processes, documentation, and stakeholder communications remain aligned and current.
• Coordinate information gathering and facilitate responses to internal and external stakeholder inquiries.
• Establish reporting mechanisms, executive dashboards, and steering committee materials.
• Coordinate implementation activities across impacted functions.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and issue resolution activities.
• Monitor ongoing service, operational, and contractual commitments.
• Provide regular status updates and progress reports to leadership.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a strong preference for a technical degree.
Experience: 10 years or more experience in the aerospace field with a strong preference for experience in integration, separation, and industrial transfers.
Computer Skills:
Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs, and ability to manage large quantities of data and files, keeping them organized in a virtual data room
Other Skills:
Previous experience in planning or managing projects, as well as, the ability to develop, lead, and motivate working teams. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Additional Preferred Skills (not required):
• PMP certification is a plus.

Annual salary

$103,660 - $162,890 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No

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.
Learn more about Safran
Size
95,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Safran

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Sr. Project Manager - Strategy jobs: