Project Manager (BC) - Transfer of Work M/F
Description
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
Reference number
2026-191377Job details
Job title
Project Manager (BC) - Transfer of Work M/F
Employment type
Fixed Term contract
Contract period
15 months
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Project Manager leads the Transfer of Work (TOW) of the Business Class (BC) seat product line into the Safran Seats Dubai site, acting as the industrial voice for this product line from transfer planning through to production ramp-up and series acceptance.
The scope of the role starts with the transfer planning of the BC product line and ends with stable series production at the Dubai site, meeting QCD commitments. You will coordinate the TOW project across Industrialization, Engineering, Methods, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Training, as well as with the sending site's teams.
Key Responsibilities and Duties :
• Define and manage the BC product line TOW schedule (milestones, deliverables, resources) in line with Safran procedures), APQP Methodology and program commitments.
• Coordinate the transfer of technology, know-how, tooling, and equipment from the sending site to the Dubai site.
• Manage the added technical complexity of Business Class seats, including electro-mechanical actuation systems, electrical harnessing, and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) integration, in coordination with Engineering and specialist suppliers.
• Own QCD performance for the BC TOW project and report to Management and the Program Manager.
• Lead project review meetings (transfer gates, milestone reviews) and report to stakeholders.
• Identify and assess transfer risks; define and track corrective action plans.
• Oversee production readiness activities, including workstation setup, line balancing, and target takt time achievement for the BC product line.
• Coordinate industrial validation activities (FAI, PPAP) to confirm equivalence with the sending site's process and product.
• Ensure control of critical processes and compliance with aerospace certification requirements (Part 21, EASA/FAA/GCAA as applicable) throughout the transfer.
• Coordinate the training plan for local operators and technical staff with the Training Project Coordinator.
• Act as the interface between sites (Engineering, Methods, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain) throughout the project.
• Represent the BC TOW project in discussions with stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned from the transfer and contribute to improving future TOW standards.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Given the added technical complexity of Business Class seats (electro-mechanical actuation, electrical systems, IFE integration), the ideal candidate combines strong industrial project management skills with a good understanding of electro-mechanical assembly. This position is based at the Safran Seats Dubai site, with travel to the sending/receiving sites required during the transfer phase.
Candidate skills & requirements
- Engineering Master's degree, general or specialized (mechanical, electrical, industrialization, aerospace, manufacturing) or equivalent.
- Experience in production transfer / Transfer of Work (TOW) projects
- Industrialization tools and methods (FMEA, PPAP, FAI)
- Good understanding of electro-mechanical assembly and seat actuation/electrical systems
- Aerospace quality requirements (AS/EN 9100, EASA/FAA/GCAA, Part 21)
Project planning and management (MS Project, PMI/Agile/Lean)
- 5 to 8 years' experience in industrial project management, ideally in aerospace or a demanding industrial environment
Job location
Job location
Mideast, United Arab Emirates
City (-ies)
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Master Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years