Program Manager

In your role, you will

• Lead a team of program managers who manage a portfolio of Program change request (PCR) projects and ensure projects execute on schedule and on budget
• Manage overall budget including direct labor and vendor costs
• Manage strategic planning, reporting, visibility governance, organization, business management, direction, control, and leadership for all phases of the program, from development to successful deliveries to our customers. 
• Lead the integration and harmonization of all aspects of the program including the technical, operational, supplier, options management, aircraft customization and in-service performance requirements and program objectives;
• Lead the integration and harmonization of program business plans, program schedules / milestones and risk management ensuring alignment and deliverables support program objectives, schedules / milestones, commitments, and requirements and provide visibility to teams, functions, suppliers, and management;
• Participate in program, customer, marketing, and supplier reviews providing support and visibility to the teams, suppliers, customers and management;
• Manage customers, market risks and issues responding with the appropriate level of planning and action to ensure all program commitments are met;
• Assist with the preparation of the annual product plan to define key strategic issues and objectives and in developing specific initiatives in support of those objectives;
• Lead the implementation in the areas of product change management, aircraft options management, mockups, and simulators & training, earned value management, performance / reliability targets, as assigned.

As our ideal candidate

• You have ten (10) years of program and organizational management experience within the aviation or a related industry.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline
• You have advanced knowledge of program / project scheduling as well as business and product change management;
• You have strong leadership skills with an ability to mobilize and foster an environment of teamwork within cross-functional teams facilitating discussions and resolving issues to meet all program objectives; 
• You have thorough knowledge of functional responsibilities and internal processes of groups supporting new program development and business processes.
• You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as databases and PLM and ERP systems applications;
• You are pro-active, results orientated and innovative with a view for business improvement;
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority;
• You are able to work independently as well as within teams in a fast-paced environment with an ability to prioritize multiple personal and program level work assignments simultaneously to meet performance targets;
• You can communicate in English and French (written & spoken).