PMO Ops - Engineering

Job description

PMO Ops - Engineering

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

2025-169356

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Program and project management office - PMO methods and tools level 1

Job title

PMO Ops - Engineering

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Your role is to contribute to engineering, program, project and business line management and performance by providing

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support for operational teams in engineering to help achieve their cost objectives (including sales targets for program aspects), delivery and quality objectives. This also encompasses managing risks and opportunities, and deliverables.

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As delegated by the program, project or business line manager, depending on their scope of responsibility, you are responsible for the following duties and tasks:

• establish standards and ensure compliance with engineering management processes

• organize and facilitate the management process (reviews, milestone reviews, decisions and actions)

• perform micro-planning for engineering aspects, synchronize and consolidate integrated planning for project and business line aspects, and report any irregularities

• incorporate the schedules of engineering partners and verify sequences

• consolidate initial and actual engineering costs (NRC and RC) upon program/project completion

• oversee and consolidate technical and economic performance, and report any irregularities

• oversee and consolidate the performance of risks and opportunities management, and report any irregularities

• handle management information (KPIs, reporting, other related documents and dashboards)

• propose decision-making scenarios and help prepare decision-support documents

• support and coach operational teams on management processes (engineering, program and project management, work

• package management, visual management, continuous improvement initiatives)

• support methods and tools teams in maintaining business tools and the management reference system (including training)

• contribute to experience feedback on program, project and business line management and therefore contribute to continuous improvement efforts within these areas of responsibility

Overall summary ;

Supporting the Project Chief Engineers and the Engineering Heads of Functions, the PMO Engineering will assist in the operational management of the engineering functions, covering a diverse range of activities that support departmental governance and contribute to the delivery of project objectives.

Scope of Responsibilities

The role does not have direct management responsibilities and is expected to perform across the various functions within the Engineering and Program departments.

The role holder does not have any budget holder responsibilities.

The role is based in Cwmbran, Wales. Infrequent travel may be required including to international locations (suppliers, customers, other Safran sites) to perform, for example, benchmarking activities.

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

• To contribute to project management and performance by supporting the Project Chief Engineers (PCE's) and Engineering Project Leads (EPL's) to help achieve their cost, delivery & quality objectives

• To communicate key data / Information (e.g. KPI's, dashboards, reports, action plans, guidance documentation, presentations) to support the engineering and wider business communities

• To accurately analyse and interpret data to support improvement activities and aid effective decision making.

• To contribute to simplifying / standardising existing practices, proposing more effective ways of working and implementing innovative solutions where appropriate

• To support the implementation of management standards & documents across engineering projects, ensuring a consistent approach

• To support the management and maintenance of resource and capacity planning for the Engineering Department, integrating inputs from multiple functions as well as the wider business and group

• To support and coach engineering teams on management tools & processes and Safran reference systems, addressing / reporting any irregularities.

• To lead improvement activities, develop action plans and facilitate meetings/group discussions

• To provide support to One Safran processes and events and conduct benchmarking activities against group standards

• To make recommendations to ensure continuous process improvement and deployment of best practices, creating a culture of learning and good practice

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

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

-Managing risks and opportunities for project

and PMO

-Identifying / prioritizing risks and opportunities

-Managing associated action plans

-Value optimization (performance, cost, quality)

-Design-to-Value approach

-Controlling processes, reference systems and

tools

-Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially EXCEL

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

-Knowledge of problem solving techniques and continuous improvement methods

-Managing deadlines and resources

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.

 Ability to explain the changes to be carried out and to obtain support for the corresponding change management plans.

 Ability to lead change management plans by integrating human, societal, cultural and organizational dimensions.

-Problem solving - able to manipulate and interpret information from a range of sources, to identify patterns and trends and conduct root cause analysis. Can generate & evaluate a range of creative solutions and choose the most appropriate option.

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

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