Project Manager
Job 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.
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
2026-191222
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Project management - Management of outsourced design work
Job title
Project Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
A Project Manager is responsible for assisting the director of projects overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion. This role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving parts of the project, simultaneously.
As a role that focuses on completing a Project as efficiently and promptly as possible, typical responsibilities of the Project Manager include:
- Leading project planning sessions
- Coordinating cross-functional contributions and maintaining dashboards
- Managing project progress and adapting work as required
- Ensuring projects meet schedule requirements
- Managing relationships with Program Managers1 (when applicable) and stakeholders
- Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation
- Developing and monitoring a risk mitigation plan
- Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff
- Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
- Following correct procedures and guidelines (Group Recommended Practices)
- This position requires access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control regulations. For purposes of these regulations, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, and individuals granted asylum in the United States.
*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (.ie. Green Card Holder)
- Relocation is not provided for this position.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Additional Skills:
Aerospace design and engineering principles
Aircraft and aerospace systems knowledge
Engineering analysis and testing
Manufacturing and production processes
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field PMP Certification or similar training
Significant experience on project scheduling and management
Significant experience using project scheduling software (MS Project)
Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications
Product Design Experience
5+ year Project Manager Experience or similar
Certifications (Preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) License
AS9100 Internal Auditor Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Annual salary
$108k - $122k
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, New York
City (-ies)
225 Erie Street 14086 Lancaster, New York
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No