IT Applications Project Manager - 12 month FTC

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.We're looking for a dynamic IT Application Project Manager to lead the delivery of application projects across the Actuation Systems Group. This role sits at the intersection of IT governance, risk management, and structured testing, operating within a regulated aerospace environment where control, assurance, and delivery discipline are critical.You'll be accountable for ensuring application projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and to plan-while working with multiple stakeholders across sites and functions.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT application projects across the Group
• Apply and maintain strong project governance, aligned to internal and regulatory requirements
• Own risk, issue, and dependency management, escalating appropriately
• Define and manage testing and release activities, ensuring readiness for go-live
• Maintain clear, audit-ready project documentation and reporting
• Work closely with IT, Quality, Cyber, Engineering, and business teams to ensure aligned delivery
• Provide clear status updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders

What will you bring to the role? Essential skills:

• Demonstrable experience managing IT application projects
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and testing in regulated environments
• Experience working across multiple teams or sites
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable skills:

• Experience in aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated industries
• Exposure to enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, PLM, MES)
• Project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or similar)