Innovation Project Manager
Innovation Project Manager
Safran
Cwmbran, Wales
Job ID : 664671513253524254594c5a6e46644c49513d3d
Job Description :
Job description
For more than 80 years, Safran Seats has been a premium manufacturer of First and Business Class seating systems for passenger airlines.
With the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers, we pride ourselves on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.
Safran Seats GB, based in Cwmbran, South Wales is a 100% owned subsidiary of Safran Seats and we currently have 800+ employees (across 3 sites in the UK- Cwmbran, Newport and Brackley).
Seats GB offers:
- Unique and High-end Quality products
- Market leader in Bespoke aircraft seating
- Passenger Experience Expertise
- In-house design studio and group Synergies
- Dedicated production line and Industrialisation facilities
- Bespoke capabilities
- Co-creation abilities
The role of Innovation Project Manager is to ensure the successful delivery of Research & Technology projects to meet business objectives through clear scope development and planning, and effective working relationships.
Key Responsibilities & Duties;
- Create project roadmaps by developing the scope, implementation plans and schedules.
- Create review milestones to estimate efforts required to achieve objectives in line with roadmap.
- Manage and communicate strategies, targets, and timelines to track performance and deliver key business goals against the agreed roadmaps and identified requirements.
- Develop close working relationships with project team to define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables, while adhering to budget and time constraints.
- Track, report and forecast milestones to provide regular status reports to key stakeholders through comprehensive and structured reviews at a global level, with all departments.
- Facilitate project reviews and provide regular rolling reports on cost, scope, risk mitigation & schedule performance.
- Identify, assess, and minimise risks throughout the project lifecycle, seeking to prevent risk arising.
- Develop excellent relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
- Execute lessons learned activities, contribute to best practise and inspire innovation across the business.
- Identify business plan opportunities and document the executive decision making process.
Job requirements
A willing decision maker with the ability to assess problems and employ multiple problem-solving techniques.
Self-reliant, hardworking, pro-active, and motivated with experience working within a matrix management structure.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing using the English language including verbal, and written presentations.
Able to establish good working relationships across departments and with customers
Be qualified and experienced in Project Management, using recognised project management methods.
Be qualified with an accredited Degree or equivalent level in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering or Materials Science field.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Access).
Full UK driving license and valid passport essential as travel may be required.
Do you want to join our team?
Our employees are at the heart of our success; we offer a range of competitive benefits, career progression and training opportunities helping to ensure we build the future.
Company Benefits
At Safran Seats GB, we continue to support our employees and their contribution by providing a range of benefits.
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
- Working Hours (unless specified) are 37.5 hours per week; Mon-Thurs (8am-4:30pm), Friday (8am-1:30pm)
- ‘On Board Benefits' Programme, providing a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
- Fulfilling your potential with Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
- Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
- Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
- STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
- Free parking onsite
- With a focus on employee health and wellbeing, we have a large, canteen/break area with indoor and outdoor seating, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities.
Specificity of the job
Some UK and international travel is to be anticipated, visiting Group companies, technology partners, research institutes, and suppliers (approx. 10% of role).
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 76,800 employees and sales of 15,3 billion euros in 2021 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran was ranked as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Safran Seats is a world leader in aircraft passenger and crew seats. One million seats made by the company are now in service worldwide.
Company Details :
Name : Safran
CEO : Olivier Andriès
Headquarter : Paris, France
Revenue : $10+ billion (USD)
Size : 10000+ Employees
Type : Company - Public
Primary Industry : Aerospace & Defence
Sector Name : Aerospace & Defence
Year Founded : 2005
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: Cwmbran, Wales
: 43777 - 56021 GBP ANNUAL
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