Safran Oxygen Systems Program Managers are the primary points of contact for assigned customers for all non-commercial issues. The Program Manager is responsible for managing his/her customers for the full programs life cycle. Leads both new product development efforts as well as sustaining programs. A strong leadership and cross-functional approach is a key to being successful in this role.

C. Duties & Responsibilities:

1) Before contract award:

• Provide inputs to the organization to ensure the best sales strategy.
• Provide all relevant inputs to the organization and work closely with Sales to ensure a harmonized customer approach and sales strategy
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations organizations to ensure business case inputs are realistic and accurate.
• Maintain appropriate contact with the relevant customer program and technical organizations.
• Support the customer in the definition and selection of the optimal component or system.
• Manage internally and externally the technical proposal.

2) After contract award and until aircraft/product certification:

• Responsible to lead assigned program activity within the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Creation and maintenance of program scope document.
o Program level planning and resource management needed to meet customer milestones.
o Work closely with all company functions to ensure the solution meets all customer requirement and determine the path of action in resolving issues
o Ensure the adherence to the organizational processes and the use of the established tools
o Manage and control recurring and nonrecurring program costs and Overall business case.
o Manage and mitigate Program level risks

3) After certification:

• Manage sustaining programs in accordance with Safran procedures
• Ensure a smooth entry into service for the customer and the organization.
• Maintain close contact to the customer to resolve/avoid upcoming issues.
• Be the point of contact between the customer and the organization for any noncommercial questions.

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Travel specifictity
25 - 50% travel

Additional description
Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

For 90 years, Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (formerly Scott Aviation) has been a supplier of respiratory systems and components for aviation use. We have a reputation for commitment to quality and service and have always strived to support and delight our customers.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States - US citizen or green card holder.
*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:

Education -
Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering field.
Preferred: MBA or equivalent
Preferred: PMI certification or equivalent

Experience -
Required: 5-10+ years of project or program management experience in a technology field.
Required: Experience successfully leading large and international aerospace programs
Preferred: Experience in Business development

Special Knowledge/Skills -
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter who sets priorities and drives deliverables to execution with high autonomy
• Strong business analysis skills.
• Ability to provide program leadership, coordination, guidance and issue resolution.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Annual salary
$100,000

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)
Lancaster

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)