Job Description: Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the seamless transfer of activities related to Electronics components and associated technical data. Leading a diverse Program Team across various entities within the organization, you will report directly to the Director of program Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and coordinate the Program Management Plan, including Program basic references, Program configuration management plans, and subsequent plans.
• Participate in contractual negotiations, collaborating with the Commercial Regional Director during initial negotiation (RFP Phase) or changes from internal or external parties.
• Select and lead the Program Team, ensuring effective implementation and coordination.
• Monitor action plans and decisions made by the Program Team.
• Report on resource needs and ensure optimal Load/Capacity balancing.
• Execute the contract and define the general Work Breakdown Structure of the Program.
• Approve major deliverables submitted by other Program Team members.
• Plan internal tollgates aligned with Program milestones.
• Monitor and control the schedule, conducting risk reviews in conjunction with Program Tollgates.
• Regularly analyze and coordinate the Business Plan, consolidating the Program dashboard.
• Define quality, cost, and lead times objectives, assigning budgets to Program Team managers.
• Implement Program management, including expenditures, cost at termination, earned value, etc.
• Ensure the implementation of a quality management plan aligned with program objectives.
• Coordinate relationships with various stakeholders, including Customers, authorities, partners, and internal managers.
• Ensure the protection of classified information.
• Provide updates on Program dashboard and internal reporting to the company Executive Committee.
• Report on configuration status and the implementation of Change Board approved changes to the Program Team.
• Report on the status of Program activities and risks.
• Identify and support the processing of program risks.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Program Management.
• Proven Leadership/Team management experience.
• PMP certification would be an asset.
• Experience working with aeronautics standards, processes, and work procedures in a Program environment.
• Bilingual English/French would be an asset.
• Proficient in Project Management tools, ERP, PLM, Risk Management Tool, Lean Toolbox.
• Strong customer service skills with confidence to interact with senior customer representatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to changing situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Business or Engineering University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent.
• The ability to travel globally on short or long notice, primarily in North America and Europe, with applicable valid travel documents.