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Programme Director

Safran -
Cwmbran

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave

Qualifications

Client relationship management
Programme management
Customer relationship building
Engineering
Contracts
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Financial management
Cross-functional collaboration
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Published 08.12.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Programs Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Published 08.12.2026

Job Description

Programme Director
Cwmbran
On site

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
4 x Life Assurance
Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
Annual share save schemes.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

The Programme Director provides strategic leadership and governance across a portfolio of programmes, ensuring delivery of customer commitments, contractual obligations, and business objectives. Leading a team of Programme Management professionals, they drive performance, champion IPT leadership, and maintain accountability for programme execution, financial performance, and long-term business success.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and governance across a portfolio of programmes, ensuring delivery of customer commitments and business objectives.
Lead, develop and inspire Programme Management teams, driving high performance and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Build and maintain senior customer relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and escalation for key accounts.
Oversee programme performance across cost, schedule, quality and risk, ensuring targets are achieved and opportunities are maximised.
Support business growth through bid activities, commercial negotiations, and effective programme governance to drive revenue and profitability.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field
Significant programme management experience in complex aerospace, defence, or regulated manufacturing environments
Proven motivational leadership with the ability to influence, build strong relationships, and lead high-performing teams
Demonstrable track record of delivering against demanding objectives and high-performance standards
Excellent communication, accountability, and leadership skills
Strong financial awareness and programme financial management capability
Passion for ownership, delivery, and exceeding customer expectations

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

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Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

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