Staff Hardware Technical Project Manager

Embark on a transformative career with Safran Passenger Innovations, where we are forging an unparalleled in-flight entertainment ecosystem. As an innovative company we design and engineer world-class In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Our products are constantly evolving, solving complex media distribution, playback, and networking problems in a secure, demanding on-wing environment. Safran IFEC products are utilized by many of the world’s premier air carriers. Step aboard and help us by creating the best in-flight experiences for today and beyond!

Job Summary:

The Staff Hardware Technical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, and execution of software and hardware development for avionics LRU’s developed internally at the company or outsourced to a supplier. The Staff Technical Project Manager collaborates with cross functional project team from engineering, operations, and quality to define the project plan, milestones, project risks, and leads the execution effort to effectively and efficiently deliver projects according to plan. This position works with internal stakeholders and external subcontract management to foster an open communication while implementing project-based processes to bring increased efficiency in the delivery of all projects.  

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading complex projects that will require very sound project management, influencing, collaboration and negotiation skill 
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to define project plan, milestones, risks, hardware demand, Hardware Kanban board, and Document tree 
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to drive the required corrective actions to execute the project plan 
• Work with internal stakeholders and supplier management to foster an open communication channel to drive the project execution to the plan 
• Track and report project status, risks, drawing tree status, dashboarding, and present results to senior leadership teams on a recurring basis 
• Facilitate internal design reviews, prototype and production unit tear down sessions, hardware design refinement sessions, and hardware Kanban review sessions 
• Plan prototype units and work with the engineering buyer to procure long lead material, and coordinate with engineering to get the prototype units built 
• Collaborate with development and delivery product owners to drive the hardware project needs   
• Define the SOW, Contract terms and conditions, and negotiation strategy for non-recurring and recurring costs, for all the buy LRU’s and leading the negotiation sessions with supplier management 
• Collaboration with OEM management and OEM technical teams on as need basis to drive the project execution 
• Facilitate the risk management session to uncover project risks and define mitigations working with project team 
• Ensure understanding of issues and present clear rationale by speaking to mutual needs and win-win solutions  
• Use two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results 
• Leverages relationships across the business to drive outcomes 
• Motivate and push teams for results and completion by example and team spirit 
• Adapt quickly to new scenarios that require specific skill sets and have high levels of ambiguity 
• Think critically about the task at hand and maintain a good understanding of problems regarding the bigger picture 
• Effectively manages risk and weighs the pros and cons of important decisions that affect multiple team members 
• Optimization of project likelihood of success through the application of Project planning, project monitoring, organizational management, change management, and risk management 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field 
• 10+ years of experience working in a technical field 
• 6+ years of experience in project management or similar technical leadership role 
• In-depth knowledge of the components involved in building electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software – and their manufacture 
• Familiar with phase gated development process 

The starting pay range for this position is $112,100 - $134,500 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, Safran Passenger Innovations offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• A home allowance to elevate your home workspace
• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off