Product Line Manager
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Entity
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, 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 is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.
Reference
2024-148747
Position description
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Programs - Program manager level 2
Job title
Product Line Manager
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.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for managing the overall strategy,
development, and performance of the UNITY Product Line. This role requires a
blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, leadership and technical knowledge
to ensure the successful execution of product line objectives. The PLM will
collaborate cross-functionally within the company to align product development
with market demands and organizational goals.
The key objective will be to provide the company with a configurable generic
product that meets both its target market and strategic requirements (profitability,
market share, industrial strategy, etc.).
Key Responsibilities will include:
Develop Product Line Roadmap: Formulate and execute the long-term
roadmap for the UNITY product line, ensuring alignment with company
goals and market trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Marketing,
Sales, Operations, and Engineering to ensure cohesive progress towards
product line objectives.
Product Line integrity: Interface with internal stakeholders (in particular
Programmes) to communicate product line requirements, progress, and
changes. Ensure that all instantiated Programmes contribute to building
the PL in line with the booked CAPDEV and related roadmap.
Objective Setting, Tracking and reporting
Product Line Management Plan
Team Leadership
Risk Management
Product Configuration and change Management
Travel specifictity
Some UK and Overseas
Additional description
Our in-house design studio co-creates the most innovative experiences in the sky with our airline customers and partners. Our dedicated engineering, production and in-service support facilities are integral to delivering a high-end quality product that we keep flying throughout the life of programme. We are fully supported by a wide team of support functions, from HR to Finance, to Business Development and Planning and Logistics, our team is built to give Safran Seats an end-to-end capability in house in the UK.
We focus on:
Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
• We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!
Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.
Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.
Candidate skills & requirements
Candidate skills:
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
Analytical business Thinking: Strong analytical thinking skills to drive product line financial success.
Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for executive-level reporting.
Negotiation: Skilled in internal negotiation to advocate for product line priorities and resources.
Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the market dynamics and customer needs related to the product line.
Technical Knowledge: Background in the technical aspects of product development within the industry.
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles and
business case development.
Behavioral skills: Tenacious, determined and motivated by achievement of targets
French Language
Continuous Improvement Mindset
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
• 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
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're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Seats an inclusive place to work.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, Wales
City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ Cwmbran