Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Position Summary : Directs, coordinates and oversees all activities related to execution of a contract. Provides a single point of contact for all program related inquiries. Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification and supply chain and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides high-value customer with a direct point of contact for contracts which are prototype in nature, technical and / or of moderate to high value.
• Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both GTI and the customer comply with both.
• Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team.
• Trains and mentors less experienced Program Managers and Associate Program Managers by reviewing and promoting best practices, helping to develop required skills and sharing experiences at the senior level.
• Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings.
• Ensures that assigned medium- to large-scale projects progress on schedule, within budget and meet or exceed minimum quality standards.
• Participates in, and guides, Change Order processes and activities for assigned projects.
• Keeps the customer and executive management informed of the current status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.
• Facilitates inter- and intra-department coordination to support project requirements.
• Provides strong planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts, and provides leadership in developing team based solutions to problems as they arise.
• Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements.
• Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules.
• Negotiates assigned items including revised delivery dates, costs or other proposal / contract parameters.
• Facilitates a positive relationship with customers.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering or a related discipline from four-year College or university and a minimum of ten years related experience and / or training. PMP certification required. Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience required. Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company / foreign government / foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) :

Job Requirements :

Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally in a team. Proven ability to use situational leadership to get desired results. Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving skills. Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate. Ability to inspire & motivate individuals across an organization. Must possess broad technical and certification knowledge. Utilizes a holistic problem-solving approach to situations. Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective & persuasive speeches & presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management or project teams. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual & practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract & concrete variables. Demonstrated experience with Accounting, Database & Project Management software. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift & / or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift & / or move up to 25 pounds & have close / color vision ability to adjust focus. Ability to travel as required. Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Company Information :

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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Locate your future workplace :

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201

Everett

Washington United States