Program Manager - Defense

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead the planning and execution of complex projects, ensuring delivery within defined scope, timelines, and budget while meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Communicate project expectations effectively and in a timely manner to team members and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Facilitate the definition of project objectives, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or contribute to resolving conflicts within projects, across projects, or between functions; implement progress tracking methods; and provide oversight as needed.
• Manage project budgets and financial aspects.
• Interact regularly with clients to understand their needs and develop delivery plans.
• Work cross-functionally with various departments to resolve issues and implement changes.
• Present oral and written reports on plans, issues, and solutions to appropriate levels of management.
• Understand the relationship between projects and the company’s strategic objectives, and maximize value-added activities.

More specifically:

• Establish and continuously manage project expectations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools, while identifying and managing dependencies and the critical path.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively perform risk management and mitigation activities.
• Conduct lessons learned sessions when required.
• Be accountable for revenue and cash flow management.

How to thrive in this role?

• Proven organizational, time management, and project leadership skills, with a strong understanding of financial principles.
• Excellent understanding of aircraft design, integration, and manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional and cross-company activities (engineering, operations, finance, customer service, etc.).
• Good knowledge of contractual terms, conditions, and subcontract management.
• Experience operating under a Profit and Loss (P&L) model.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities at all levels.
• Resilient, results-driven, and action-oriented individual with a strong commitment to delivering projects successfully.
• Effective under pressure and tight deadlines; comfortable taking ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative team player demonstrating strong leadership potential.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, combined with more than 8 years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification is considered an asset; candidates currently pursuing certification will also be considered.
• Proficiency in English is essential.