Project Manager 1 (H/F) - NORTHWEST AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025. Safran Cabin est n°1 mondial des intérieurs d'avions et fournit des aménagements intérieurs innovants, intelligents et responsables, ainsi que des équipements avancés de gestion de l'eau et des déchets.

About the role

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (NAT), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first-class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.

The Project Manager I is responsible for providing support to the Program Manager in the management of the commercial, schedule, and technical execution of aircraft retrofit programs, including engineering, certification, operations, and supplier coordination elements of a program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with customer and supplier meetings/telecoms including taking technical meeting minutes.
• Assist the Program Manager with creation and updating of program tools:
  • Roles and responsibilities matrices
  • Action Item Register and Communication Matrix
  • Risk Management Matrix
  • Supplier Data Requirements Lists
  • BFE/CSE lists
  • ERP Project Status Reports
  • Budget vs. actuals and cash flow matrices
  • Internal Project Schedules
  • ICD Approval Tracking Sheet
  • File Transfer Site management (Data uploads/downloads)
• Manage comprehensive integrated program schedules incorporating multiple supplier inputs using MS Project.
• Coordinate with program suppliers to facilitate design, substantiation, certification, and product delivery to meet program requirements:
  • Collect supplier data required to support the design phase of the program.
  • Follow-up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of data.
  • Monitor the timely completion of design and certification data workflow.
• Assist Program Manager with internal projects in support of the overall program.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and marketing personnel to assist in the development of proposals and statement of work updates.
• Responsible for the continued management of sustaining programs (post-prototype), with minimal oversight:
  • Ensure timely procurement and manufacturing of NAT's modification kits.
• Assist Program Manager with on-site support coordination and AOG requirements.
• Manage small-scale programs and NAT furniture programs.
• Assist with administrative tasks of the Program Manager organization as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

• Excellent communication and organization skills required.
• Ability to understand the "big picture" and recognize potential areas of risk.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead others.
• Advanced MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project skills required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office work. Some travel may be required.
• Consistent use of computer keyboard and monitor.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional bending, climbing, grasping, and lifting.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.