Safran Oxygen Systems Program Managers are the primary points of contact for assigned customers for all non-commercial issues. The Program Manager is responsible for managing his/her customers for the full programs life cycle. Leads both new product development efforts as well as sustaining programs. A strong leadership and cross-functional approach is a key to being successful in this role as well as proven experience in managing military and government programs. Duties & Responsibilities: 1) Before contract award: * Provide inputs to the organization to ensure the best sales strategy. * Provide all relevant inputs to the organization and work closely with Sales to ensure a harmonized customer approach and sales strategy * Coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations organizations to ensure business case inputs are realistic and accurate. * Maintain appropriate contact with the relevant customer program and technical organizations. * Support the customer in the definition and selection of the optimal component or system. * Manage internally and externally the technical proposal. 2) After contract award and until aircraft/product certification: * Responsible to lead assigned program activity within the organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: o Creation and maintenance of program scope document. o Program level planning and resource management needed to meet customer milestones. o Work closely with all company functions to ensure the solution meets all customer requirement and determine the path of action in resolving issues o Ensure the adherence to the organizational processes and the use of the established tools o Manage and control recurring and nonrecurring program costs and Overall business case. o Manage and mitigate Program level risks 3) After certification: * Manage sustaining programs in accordance with Safran procedures * Ensure a smooth entry into service for the customer and the organization. * Maintain close contact to the customer to resolve/avoid upcoming issues. * Be the point of contact between the customer and the organization for any noncommercial questions. * Manage government properties. Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.