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:

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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