PMO Operations (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED

Safran Group Overview

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l\’aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l\’espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l\’environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d\’affaires de 27,3 milliards d\’euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World\’s Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Safran Seats

Safran Seats est l\’un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d\’avion, tant pour l\’équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d\’avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

Mission 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.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Programme and Senior Programme Managers in the following activities.

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibility is to assist program managers with the operational management of their organization to help them meet their objectives. Your role is to help managers achieve their commitments regarding delivery (deliverables, milestones), non‑recurring and recurring costs (NRC and RC), Earned Value Management (EVM), and quality. You must be proficient in the use and configuration of management tools, and in overseeing their use by people involved in the process. You are expected to address and report any irregularities with regard to the program and project management reference system. You do not have any decision‑making authority regarding programs, projects or business lines and you cannot stand in for managers. Change Management Support and understand change manage process to facilitate as required. Risk management Facilitation and Governance of Risk meetings within the programme and support overall programme risk processes. Execute the programme risk process application and performance (from PM to VP Programmes). Facilitation/management of the RiTo for IPT. Financial Support collation of CTC for PM. Maintain the programmes finance tracker. Governance & Reporting Compile and Analyze KPI packs for PM to review. Collate EPRM pack highlight impact/ challenges/ improvements. Creation of daily packs linked to milestone event readiness (not throughout the whole phase). Supporting PM on Customer reporting packs. Support in PROMPT processes and governance within the programmes. Integrated Planning Compile, analyse and maintain programme Integrated schedule. Facilitate and govern programme schedule reviews. Compile dashboard reports and critical path analysis. Provide training and support to IPT members in scheduling best practices. PMO Functional Support improvement projects across programmes.

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Project management experience/qualification (awareness of planning/scheduling, technical & financial aspects, risks).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially EXCEL.
• Experience of data management, analysis and the preparation of reports & presentations.
• Managing deadlines and resources: Establishing and managing schedules.
• Managing workload/capacity.
• Deadline/workload dashboard.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills

• Communication – able to communicate messages clearly to a range of audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Self‑motivated – able to use initiative and maintain a high level of productivity with minimum direction.
• Analytical – able to synthesise information paying close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
• Planning and Organising – able to plan, set priorities and consistently achieve deadlines.
• Change Management – Ability to understand the changes and transformations occurring in the company and its environment and to discern their implications.
• Collaboration – able to interact with people effectively, facilitate meetings/group discussions and build & maintain productive relationships.

How to apply

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 are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.