Technical Lead PLM/MES Release Management & DevOps

About Safran Aircraft Engines

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aeronautics (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space, and defense. Its mission is to sustainably contribute to a safer world, where air transport becomes increasingly environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With operations on all continents, the Group employs 100,000 people and generated €27.3 billion in revenue in 2024, holding leading global or European positions in its markets, either independently or through partnerships. Safran is ranked as the 2nd aerospace and defense company in TIME magazine's 'World's Best Companies 2024' list. Safran Aircraft Engines designs, produces, and markets civil and military aircraft engines at the highest levels of performance, reliability, and environmental respect, either alone or in cooperation. Notably, through CFM International*, the company is the world leader in short and medium-haul commercial aircraft propulsion. * CFM International is a 50/50 joint company of Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace. Because we are convinced that every talent counts, we value and encourage applications from people with disabilities for our job opportunities.

Mission Description

Do you see an airplane? Simply put, the Safran group does everything on an airplane except the airplane itself! And at Safran Aircraft Engines, our mission is to design, produce, and market our engines while ensuring their support for over 110 years! Digital transformation is a springboard to achieve the company's challenges, and the IT department has one ambition: to make it all possible. Comprising over 500 employees, the IT department is undergoing a major transformation to support its growth and meet the technological challenges of tomorrow. Eager to join the Information System Department? This way! Within the Information System Department of Safran Aircraft Engines, composed of 500 employees, you will join the Digital Continuity division. The Digital Continuity division at Safran Aircraft Engines is involved in one of our major programs. This program aims to standardize PLM and MES tools from design to after-sales service, including manufacturing and assembly. As part of our development, we are looking for a passionate and talented Technical Lead for Release Management and DevOps to join our team. You will integrate the IT teams to ensure the integration of deliveries, the automation, and the industrialization of PLM 3DX (OnPrem and Cloud) and MES Apriso environments from Dassault Systèmes, in compliance with Safran standards. You will lead technical teams in France and India, while ensuring the governance of DevOps and Release Management processes.

Leadership and Management

• Organize activities according to SAFe principles, in conjunction with the Agile trains of the CNUM program.
• Lead DevOps and release management teams in France and India.
• Drive team performance in a multicultural context.
• Ensure team skill development, motivation, and cohesion.
• Manage priorities, schedules, and resources in coordination with the program.
• Track and steer using quality, performance, and availability indicators.

Technical Governance

• Supervise and guarantee the proper execution of technical operations: installation, configuration, and maintenance of E2E PLM/MES Cloud and Onpremise environments.
• Ensure compliance with Safran standards (security, quality, performance).
• Approve deployment plans, automation scripts, and technical guidelines across the entire scope.
• Make key technical decisions on architectures, tools, automation methods, and DevOps practices adapted to PLM and MES.
• Identify areas for improvement in technical and organizational processes.
• Propose innovative solutions to optimize deployments and reduce...

Key skills/competency

• Technical Lead PLM/MES Release Management DevOps
• Safran Aircraft Engines
• Digital Continuity
• PLM 3DX
• MES Apriso
• Dassault Systèmes
• Release Management
• DevOps
• Automation
• SAFe