Programme Manager

Programme Manager
Cwmbran

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
* Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
* Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
* 4 x Life Assurance
* Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
* Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
* Annual share save schemes.
* Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Your Role

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading complex aerospace programmes, ensuring compliance with contractual commitments, delivering against business objectives, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

* Ensuring programme delivery in line with contractual commitments and business plans
* Leading the Integrated Programme Team and setting clear objectives
* Validating major deliverables and ensuring execution of programme activities
* Managing global customer relationships and stakeholder expectations
* Overseeing planning, resource allocation and delivery milestones across the programme
* Supporting internal and customer programme reviews and reporting
* Maintaining programme governance, ensuring alignment with business management systems
* Preparing and delivering communications to senior leadership and stakeholders

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

* A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
* Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
* Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
* Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
* A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

What You'll Bring

* Proven Programme Management experience delivering complex programmes in aerospace, automotive, or another regulated industry
* Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging global customers
* Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
* Professional certification (PMP, APM PMQ) or Lean/Six Sigma experience