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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.  

Reference number

2026-184105  

Job details

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

Continuous Improvement Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Project management responsibilities include delivering every project on time within budget and scope. Project leaders should have a technical background as well as be skilled in business management, budgeting and analysis. Must have solid background in continuous improvement methodologies and practice – monitoring and improving organizational processes to ensure maximum efficiency. Excellent research and analysis skills to ensure that workflows are mapped and to remove waste and low-value activities – recommending best practice solutions. Guided by formal kaizen methodologies, incumbent must take the lead in implementing changes, acting as a leader and mentor throughout different areas of the organization.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Setting boundaries of the project with the help of the project sponsor
• Implement the structure of the project management (especially the decision-making body – ie Steering Committee)
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Implementing ambitious improvement projects using methods such as Lean Sigma
• Supervise projects led by Green Belts (or BB if MBB) and develop their skills
• Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Drive KPIs and continuous improvement across all department of the company.
• Responsible for deployment, implementation and adherence to the One Safran development management system.
• Responsible to manage the company projects and define budget, drive the investment.
• Responsible to implement standard particularly in production lines.
• Assists the MD for the company Road Map and to prepare the budget on line with production forecast.
• Train and coach the employee for Lean and continuous improvement.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Knowledge of management system, processes and organizations
• Project management and risk management
• Firm understanding of process improvement techniques and experience with implementation
• Knowledge of the leverages of change in complex organizations
• Knowledge of the basics in terms of budgeting and performance management
• Lean Sigma tools and methods
• Knowledge of various industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Job location

Job location

Mideast, United Arab Emirates

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Master Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1