Senior Programme Manager Company : Safran Seats Job field : Programs Location : Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager 2025-157400 Apply with one click Any questions ? Job Description Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world! In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with objectives set by company management and contractual commitments made to the customer. Key Responsibilities will include: ? Establishes the framework and conditions for the smooth execution of complex programmes ? Passes on the programme objectives to the company's functional departments, within their delegated scope of responsibility ? Is responsible for leading the integrated programme team ? Manages all aspects of the programme(s), including performance, cost, quality and lead-time aspects. As a Senior there may be multiple programmes to manage concurrently. ? Ensures that information shared with the customer is consistent and relevant ? Operates as the SGB primary interface and point of contact with the customer recognising that customer could be external; Airline or Airframer or both, or Internal: Safran in the case of product line management. ? May act as "account manager" in instances where large customers are involved and will work closely with BD teams to cultivate relationships and be first point of escalation (by customer). Complementary Description Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK. We focus on: Our people These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran: - We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive - We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future - We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate - We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues So you'll be supported every step of the way! Sustainability Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050. Global Mobility As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally. Job Requirements Ability to develop the strategy for a programme Proficiency in financial management and project management in complex contexts Ability to listen to customers, provide support and ensure their satisfaction (strong sense of customer culture) Proficiency in the legal and contractual aspects of programme execution in a complex environment Ability to organize and plan projects Ability to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary and cross-functional team Ability to negotiate and influence others Ability to identify and analyze risks No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you! Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran: - We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business - We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future - We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate - We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: - 25 days holiday UK Bank Holidays - Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare - Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses - Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working - Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement - STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work. But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) TBC 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 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. Locate your future workplace Llantarnam Industrial Park, LlantarnamNP44 3HQ Cwmbran Wales United Kingdom 100,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families - Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/). - © OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. - © Safran Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.