Senior Programme Manager (L2) in Cwmbran

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. 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

The Programme Manager is responsible for:

• Compliance with contractual commitments and ensuring customer satisfaction within this scope.
• Meeting objectives assigned by the Company and being responsible for ensuring that the Business Plan(s) are met within their scope of accountability.
• Leading the Integrated Programme Team as a Matrix Manager.

This role demands an agile and assertive leader capable of thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with global customer exposure. The ideal candidate will combine deep Programme Management best practices knowledge with a fierce commitment to delivery and adaptability to changing priorities and constraints.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the Integrated Programme Team:

• Define and assess, within the scope of their authority, the objectives of the members of the IPT.
• Lead the IPT to ensure the execution of the programme under their management.
• Validate the major deliverables submitted by the IPT Members.

Job Requirements

• Proven Programme Management experience managing large, complex programmes within aerospace, automotive, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field; PMP, APM PMQ, PgMP or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of technical and regulatory standards for aerospace products.
• Knowledge specific to aircraft seating is highly desirable.
• A “street fighter” mentality demonstrating tenacity, grit, and the willingness to challenge the status quo to achieve results.
• Prior experience in managing international clients and understanding of cross-cultural communication and business practice.
• Direct experience with the design, manufacturing, or certification processes specific to aerospace seating products.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse, global customers, skilfully manage differing priorities, and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to distil complex programme status or situations into executive-level summaries, and present in a clear, persuasive manner to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to make fast, informed decisions based on evolving data, especially under conditions of ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to diplomatically manage competing interests and prioritise effectively.
• A growth oriented leader who can embrace new challenges, continuously learn and model resilience for the team.

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 and inclusion.

What We'll Offer

• 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 and Octopus EV Scheme.
• 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.
• Annual share save schemes.
• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.