
Manager, Program Management
- Mississauga, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
- Competitive base salary
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tele Health Program
- Manage strategic planning, reporting, visibility governance, organization, business management, direction, control and leadership for all phases of the Global 7500/8000 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.
- You have 5+ years of program management and leadership experience within aerospace or a related industry. Experience in a multifunctional and technically complex integration environment is key.
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline with an additional 3+ years work experience with a basic knowledge of aircraft development, systems, production and related processes. Additional education is an asset.
- You have advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling as well as business and product change management.
- You have strong people manager and leadership qualities.
- You have advanced knowledge of process improvement methodology and application (e.g lean mfg., six sigma, process mgmt.).
- You master and are driven by formal Problem Resolution techniques and approaches.
- You have thorough knowledge of functional responsibilities and internal processes of groups supporting new program development and business processes.
- You have advanced computer skills with a knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word Excel, Project) as well as databases and PLM and ERP systems applications.
- You are data- and process-driven for the purpose to base decisions on facts.
- You are proactive, results-orientated and innovative with a view for business improvement.
- You can manage initiatives of a technical, financial, competitive, market, schedule and general business nature.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority.
- You can coordinate, analyze and present information and concepts to management verbally and in writing in a concise and clear matter.
- You can 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.
- Your experience spans from working with suppliers as well as internal and external customers.
- You have the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fun team atmosphere while leading organizational and employee development.
- You must be able to work at our main Toronto facility at Pearson Airport at least three days per week, on average.
- You are willing to travel on occasion to support the program, if necessary.
- Knowledge of French is an asset.