Programme Manager

Programme Manager

Cwmbran

Skills: Programme Management, Aerospace, Stakeholder Management, IPT, Lean, Six Sigma

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:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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

The Programme Manager is responsible for leading complex aerospace programmes, ensuring compliance with contractual commitments, delivering against business objectives, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

You will lead the Integrated Programme Team (IPT) as a matrix manager, driving execution, validating key deliverables, and ensuring programme performance in line with company expectations.

This role requires an agile and assertive leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, working closely with global customers and senior stakeholders while delivering innovative passenger seating solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring programme delivery in line with contractual commitments and business plans
• Leading the Integrated Programme Team and setting clear objectives
• Validating major deliverables and ensuring execution of programme activities
• Managing global customer relationships and stakeholder expectations
• Providing clear, executive-level programme reporting

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Programme Management experience delivering complex programmes in aerospace, automotive, or another regulated industry
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging global customers
• Degree in Engineering, Business or related field
• Professional certification (PMP, APM PMQ, PgMP), aerospace seating knowledge, or Lean/Six Sigma experience

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that’s crafting the future of flight, apply today.

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.