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Safran
Safran

Industrialisation Project Manager

Gloucestershire On-site 5-10 yrs exp Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing 76,242 employees
Project ManagementIndustrialisationIndustrial TransferStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team Coordination

Requirements

Candidates should have demonstrable project management experience, preferably in manufacturing, supply chain, or an industrial environment, along with strong stakeholder management and team coordination skills. They should be able to manage projects, schedules, and data reporting; supplier management or industrialisation experience and an analytical approach to continuous improvement are desirable.

Job Description

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

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 Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester OE site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.



Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team where you will drive complex industrialisation projects for a global leading aerospace organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth transitions and readiness from our suppliers, working at the crossroads of innovation and operational execution. Your contribution will help shape the ongoing success and excellence of Safran's industry-leading landing gear and braking systems.

  • Lead end-to-end industrial transfer, industrialisation, and REACh compliance projects according to Safran's processes, timelines, and quality standards
  • Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain) to deliver project objectives and milestones
  • Manage and control project schedules and risks, ensuring proactive escalation and swift issue resolution
  • Oversee supplier performance during industrial transfers, maintaining continuity of supply, quality, and cost control
  • Analyse data and produce clear project reports and dashboards, providing visibility of progress to senior management
  • Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing corrective actions




What You'll Bring

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in project management, preferably within a manufacturing, supply chain or industrial environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional team coordination skills
  • Ability to effectively manage projects, schedules and data reporting to support informed business decisions


Desirable

  • Experience in supplier management or industrialisation projects
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement across complex projects


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.

Skills

Project ManagementIndustrialisationIndustrial TransferStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Team CoordinationSupplier ManagementSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementData AnalysisProject ReportingDashboard ReportingContinuous ImprovementCorrective ActionsSupply Chain ManagementQuality ManagementREACH Compliance

About Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets.

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