Project Controller (PMO) in Cwmbran

Project Controller (PMO)

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference

2026-170307

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Program and project management office - PMO- operations

Job title

Project Controller (PMO)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Project Controller (PMO)

Cwmbran, Wales

Skills: Project Controls, PMO, Planning, Scheduling, Risk Management, EVM, Reporting, Stakeholder Management

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Support Programme and Senior Programme Managers to ensure effective delivery of projects across cost, schedule, quality and risk
• Supporting programme delivery through planning, scheduling, and performance tracking
• Assisting with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost tracking (NRC / RC), and financial reporting
• Supporting risk management processes, including facilitating risk reviews and maintaining risk registers
• Producing and analysing KPI dashboards, reporting packs and customer deliverables
• Maintaining and improving programme governance processes and tools
• Supporting integrated programme schedules, including critical path analysis and reporting
• Assisting in continuous improvement initiatives across PMO and programme activities

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

Here, we craft excellence together.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent knowledge and experience with project controls encompassing risk, scheduling and governance, ideally within a PMO, or project support environment
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and produce reports
• Proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of planning tools, EVM or risk management processes
• You will be a curious and proactive individual, with a strong interest in project delivery and a willingness to challenge and improve processes.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran

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