Program Manager

Job description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.

Position Summary:
The Program Manager is responsible for managing the program from contract award through final modification parts kit delivery. The Program Manager is responsible for establishing, monitoring, and integrating program elements including statement of work, schedule, budget, resources, procurement, manufacturing, quality, communications, risks, and change management. The Program Manager services as liaison between the Customer, Sales and Marketing, Project Team, Certification, Finance, Operations, and NAT Management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as primary customer contact.

• Develop, integrate, execute and maintain Program Plan consisting of:
o Approved & Integrated Statement of Work
o Approved & Integrated Schedule
o Approved Budget
o Program Assumptions and Decisions
o Roles and Responsibilities
o Lines of Communication

• Ensure Customer, Project Team, Certification, Finance, Operations and NAT Management understand and agree to Program Plan and are made aware of changes to the Plan.

• Establish and maintain Program Management Tools consisting of, but not limited to:
o Program Plan
o Project Set up Form
o Data Requirements Matrix
o Action Items
o Risk Matrix

• Lead and coordinate major program milestone meetings (e.g. ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI, etc.)

• Coordinate commercial and proprietary issues with Customer, Finance and Marketing (e.g. obtain POs, prepare NDAs, assist with GTAs, etc.).

• Manage resources, quality, communications and program risks.

• Manage and control changes to statement of work, schedule or budget.

• Develop, coordinate and implement solutions to problems.

• Coordinate on-site support and travel.

• Report project status on a regular basis.

• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Participate in proposal preparation as needed.

• Understand and promote all health, safety and environmental legal and regulatory requirements including company policies and standards. Lead by example, enforce and sustain a strong minded safety culture and compliance driven practices in the work environment.

Program Manager coordinates internally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Certification, Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality.

Program Manager coordinates externally with the Customer, Customer's Suppliers, and Offload companies. Local and international travel may be required, depending on assignment and can be up to 20%.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge/Experience:

Must have an AA degree with a minimum of 5 years of program management experience in the aerospace industry or a BA or BS degree with a minimum of 2 years of program management experience in the aerospace industry.

Skills/Abilities:

• MS Project, Excel and Word required.
• Excellent communication and organization skills required. Must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management and to manage complex technical programs.
• Basic understanding of Engineering, Certification, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Contracts preferred.
• Experience with Earned Value principles preferred.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.


Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.


Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.


Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)