Shaan M Varghese

About Shaan M Varghese

As a PMP-certified Program and Engineering Leader, I specialize in navigating the complexities of the aerospace lifecycle. I have spent my career leading globally integrated product teams (IPT) to success for Tier 1 OEMs and major airframers.My core strength lies in bridging the gap between technical execution and business strategy. whether managing Structural, Hardware, or Embedded Software projects, I focus on delivering high-quality products on time and within budget. I am comfortable operating in both Waterfall and Agile environments, ensuring that program KPIs are met and P&L objectives are achieved. I am passionate about managing customer relations and creating tangible value at every stage of the lifecycle.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager

   Safran

   Jan 2025 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Primary contact for major airline customers and OEMs, overseeing complex, high-volume seating programs from sales handover through Engineering & Certification efforts to meet FAA TSO-C127b standards, supporting final aircraft OEM/ STC delivery and spearheading post-delivery support-Leader of the cross-functional integrated product teams (IPTs) responsible for successful execution of contracted deliverables, maintaining strict adherence to all internal and external KPIs- Ownership of Program P&L, including non-recurring as well as recurring product cost base- Expertise facilitating collaboration between airline customer experience teams, certification/engineering departments, and aircraft OEMs to align innovative design objectives within technical and regulatory program constraints, ensuring successful and timely program execution- Overseeing proposal development, contract negotiations, and technical collaboration with engineering, sales, legal, and global suppliers/ design houses to ensure program success from RFQ to delivery.

Education

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2003

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Master of Science (MS), Mechanical System Design

  2012 — 2014

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Catia
• Aerospace
• Composites
• Engineering Management
• Product Development
• Systems Engineering
• Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Cfd
• Mechanical Engineering
• Catia V5/V6
• Catia Cpd/Fibersim
• Aerospace Engineering
• Strategic Planning
• Helicopters
• Program Management
• Manufacturing
• Product Design
• Aircraft
• Six Sigma
• Management