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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.  

Reference

2026-189894  

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Senior project manager

Job title

Industrial Program Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Industrial Program Manager
Pitstone

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.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.
Your Role

The Industrial Program Manager leads industrialisation and manufacturing activities for major programmes, ensuring products are successfully transitioned from development into series production. Working across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, the role drives production readiness, industrial performance, and delivery of quality, cost, and schedule objectives. The position oversees multi-site industrialisation projects, manufacturing maturity, and recurring cost performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all industrialisation and manufacturing activities across multiple production sites, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and milestones.
• Develop and manage industrialisation, production, manufacturing ramp-up, validation, and industrial maturity plans for new products and technologies.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness by validating industrial processes, assessing technology maturity (TRL/MRL), and confirming product manufacturability through reviews and audits.
• Establish and maintain industrial schemes and supply strategies, ensuring production and supply capabilities support programme requirements throughout development and series production.
• Manage the industrial validation process, including APQP activities, production transfers, qualification programmes, and readiness reviews.
• Monitor and control industrialisation costs, schedules, risks, and quality performance, driving corrective actions where required.
• Deliver recurring production cost objectives, developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives for both series production and spare parts throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve production, quality, supply chain, and industrialisation issues, ensuring timely closure of actions and programme risks.
• Support customer and supplier negotiations relating to industrialisation, manufacturing strategy, contractual commitments, funding requirements, and pricing changes.
• Prepare and manage industrial budgets, capacity planning, obsolescence activities, and performance reporting to support programme and business objectives.

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

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: 

• Competitive salary
• Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Dental and BUPA cover
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading complex aerospace programmes, with strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies.
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with a track record of successfully delivering projects across product development and production environments.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical generator products and their application within aerospace programmes.
• Demonstrated experience managing products throughout the full lifecycle, from development and qualification through to entry into service and production.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus and achieve programme objectives.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in complex, fast-paced, and highly regulated environments.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. 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 hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. 

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.

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.

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.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, London

City (-ies)

Candidate criteria

Additional Languages preferred

English (Bilingual)

Requester

Estimated arrival date

01/09/2026

Number of position(s)

1