PMO Operations

Job description

PMO Operations

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

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 sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2026-170309

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Program and project management office - PMO- operations

Job title

PMO Operations

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the Programme and Senior Programme Managers in the following activities.

Key Responsibilities:

•Your key responsibility is to assist program managers with the operational management of their organization to help them meet their objectives.

•Your role is to help managers achieve their commitments regarding delivery (deliverables, milestones), non-recurring and recurring costs (NRC and RC), Earned Value Management (EVM), and quality.

•You must be proficient in the use and configuration of management tools, and in overseeing their use by people involved in the process.

•You are expected to address and report any irregularities with regard to the program and project management reference system.

•You do not have any decision-making authority regarding programs, projects or business lines and you cannot stand in for managers.

Change Management

•Support and understand change manage process to facilitate as required.

Risk management

•Facilitation and Governance of Risk meetings within the programme and support overall programme risk processes.

•Execute the programme risk process application and performance (from PM to VP Programmes).

•Facilitation/management of the RiTo for IPT.

Financial

•Support collation of CTC for PM.

•Maintain the programmes finance tracker.

Governance & Reporting

•Compile and Analyze KPI packs for PM to review.

•Collate EPRM pack highlight impact/ challenges/ improvements.

•Creation of daily packs linked to milestone event readiness (not throughout the whole phase.

•Supporting PM on Customer reporting packs.

•Support in PROMPT processes and governance within the programmes.

Integrated Planning

•Compile, analyse and maintain programme Integrated schedule.

•Facilitate and govern programme schedule reviews.

•Compile dashboard reports and critical path analysis.

•Provide training and support to IPT members in scheduling best practices.

PMO Functional

• Support improvement projects across programmes.

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

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.

• 4 x Life Assurance.

• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme

• Annual share save schemes.

• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.

• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications:

-Project management experience/qualification (awareness of planning/scheduling, technical & financial aspects, risks).

-Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially EXCEL.

-Experience of data management, analysis and the preparation of reports & presentations.

-Managing deadlines and resources:

•Establishing and managing schedules

•Managing workload/capacity

•Deadline/workload dashboard

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills:

-Communication - able to communicate messages clearly to a range of audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

-Self-motivated – able to use initiative and maintain a high level of productivity with minimum direction.

-Analytical – able to synthesise information paying close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.

-Planning and Organising – able to plan, set priorities and consistently achieve deadlines.

-Change Management – Ability to understand the changes and transformations occurring in the company and its environment and to discern their implications.

-Collaboration – able to interact with people effectively, facilitate meetings/group discussions and build & maintain productive relationships.

Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran