Principal Program Manager

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!

Job Summary:

The Principal Program Manager is responsible for the delivery and performance of company Products and Services as well as the overall customer relationship. The Principal Program Manager is typically responsible for larger programs and/or key accounts. This role ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to the program from various departments as well as within the department. They will be expected to interface with other departments to prepare cost justifications, recommend priorities, generate schedules and develop solutions to customer issues. This individual ensures all customer accounts under their charge are following all internal company processes for best practices and execution excellence. In addition, the individual in this position will be responsible for developing relationships that lead to repeat business and assisting the Sales Team in acquiring new contracts within their assigned programs. Responsibilities also include aiding in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, coordinating the preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of changes on their assigned programs. This position relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks and operation 
• Develop solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to program from various departments and within the department   
• Daily management of team execution  
• Daily management of customer  
• Daily management of the program schedule including modifications to the team and execution strategies   
• Oversight, creation and maintenance of the program planning worksheets  
• Daily management of the program suppliers 
• Act as a key member of the department leadership team, assisting in the mentoring of more junior personnel 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field 
• 15+ years of experience working in a similar role in performance management and/or delivery of company products and services 
• 8+ years of experience managing and delivering complex programs within the aerospace industry 
• 7+ years of experience in a Senior (or above) program management role with demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and contribute to strategic decision-making 
• Extensive project or program management experience 
• Experience working with cross-functional groups 
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field  

The starting pay range for this position is $128,900 - $154,700 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off