Senior Program Manager

Overview

Industry: Aerospace

Position: Senior Program Manager

Location: Carson, CA

Duration: 90 Days (possibly longer)

Frequency: Full-time

Pay Range: $75.00-$100.00 

Key Responsibilities

• Scope of Services:

• Transfer of Work – Germany to USA & Mexico (Primary Mission)

Lead and coordinate the transfer of production activities from Germany to our locations in the USA and Mexico

Coordinate the transfer of the supply base linked to the German site, including supplier onboarding, qualification, and alignment with Safran processes

Oversee the PO management transfer, ensuring continuity of supply, proper migration of open orders, and avoidance of line stoppages

Define and manage TOW project milestones, risks, and deliverables

Ensure smooth ramp-up and industrial validation at receiving sites (FAI, etc.)

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, planning, quality, procurement, and operations

• Dual Sourcing & Re-Sourcing

Coordinate re-sourcing projects from initial assessment through supplier qualification and PO alignment

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, program, quality, and strategic purchasing

• Project Management

Establish and maintain the TOW project plan, action log, risk register, and KPI dashboard

Anticipate and escalate risks (supply disruption, capacity, quality) with mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with quality, and regulatory requirements

Provide regular reporting to Safran management on progress, risks, and decision points

Expected Deliverables:

Detailed project plan covering TOW, supply base transfer, and PO migration

Weekly dashboards and progress reports (delivery, quality, cost, risks)

Supplier onboarding and qualification documentation

Risk register with mitigation actions

Lessons learned and continuous improvement report

Service Provider Profile Requirements:

Demonstrated experience managing Transfer of Work projects in aerospace or a comparable industry

Good knowledge of supply base transfer and PO migration processes

Familiarity with supplier qualification, industrial validation, and ERP/MRP systems (M3 preferred)

Solid project management skills with ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies

Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills

Experience with dual sourcing / re-sourcing projects is a plus

German language is a plus

 

Required Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field is typically required. A master’s degree (MBA) is often preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience in program management or project management, with a track record of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in project management software; and the ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Verify, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics