Associate Director, Global Trade – DT/GT & Automated Export Control Systems (AECS)

Pratt & Whitney

Longueuil, Quebec, Mississauga

On-site

CAD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

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Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking an Associate Director, Global Trade – DT/GT & Automated Export Control Systems (AECS) to lead the integration of Global Trade into the digital enterprise. The role requires deep expertise in export control, sanctions, and global trade governance across a matrixed, multinational organization.

Based on-site in Longueuil or Mississauga with travel ~10%, you will shape technology-enabled trade compliance, drive automation, and partner with Digital Technology,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 12+ years in Global Trade, export compliance or related roles.
Substantive knowledge of Global Trade requirements across jurisdiction, classification, authorizations, sanctions and screening.
Experience with automated trade compliance systems and digital technologies such as ERP/GTS platforms.
Experience in a highly regulated industry or complex global environment.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of Global Trade into the digital enterprise and embed GT requirements early in strategies and projects.
Serve as senior Global Trade advisor across Digital Technology and business transformation initiatives.
Translate GT requirements into clear business and technology requirements and present to stakeholders.
Assess and challenge technology initiatives for GT compliance and business objectives; drive issues to resolution.
Lead AECS value stream and define future-state capabilities for automation and ABAC.

Skills

Global Trade

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

ERP/GTS platforms

Classification solutions

Screening platforms

Access control solutions

Data governance tools

Job description

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join Pratt & Whitney as Associate Director, Global Trade – DT/GT & Automated Export Control Systems (AECS).

This is a strategic leadership role at the intersection of Global Trade, Digital Technology and business transformation. The successful candidate will help shape how Global Trade requirements are designed, embedded and automated across a complex, highly regulated global enterprise.

This role is ideal for a Global Trade leader who wants to move beyond traditional compliance and help design the technology, processes and controls that enable the next generation of automated Global Trade compliance.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Longueuil or Mississauga, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

This role will report to the Director, Global Trade, DT/GT and Automated Export Control Systems (AECS), and will:

Lead the integration of Global Trade into the digital enterprise, ensuring GT requirements are embedded early in digital strategies, projects, applications and technology solutions rather than addressed after the fact for Pratt & Whitney and all its global sites.
Serve as a senior Global Trade advisor across Digital Technology and business transformation initiatives, with at least general substantive knowledge across (Jurisdiction and Classification, Authorizations and Licensing, Tangible Transfers – Import and Export, Intangible Transfers, Sanctions and Screening)
Translate Global Trade requirements into clear business and technology requirements, and confidently explain, defend and challenge those requirements with Global Trade, Digital Technology, business leaders, project teams and senior executives.
Assess and challenge technology and business initiatives where project priorities, Global Trade requirements, compliance risk or business objectives are not aligned; develop clear recommendations and drive issues to resolution.
Lead the evolution of the Automated Export Control System (AECS) value stream, defining future-state capabilities and advancing scalable approaches to automation, data-driven controls and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
Establish the Global Trade governance and engagement model for technology initiatives, ensuring GT is involved at the appropriate point in the project lifecycle and that requirements are incorporated into architecture, processes, systems of record and controls.
Assess and strengthen the Global Trade control environment across digital tools and processes, identifying capability gaps, emerging risks and opportunities to improve automation, scalability and operational efficiency.
Influence enterprise and corporate Global Trade initiatives, ensuring business requirements and risks are understood while supporting alignment with broader enterprise strategies and standards.
Provide strategic leadership and visibility across the portfolio, bringing clarity to complex issues, surfacing risks and dependencies, and enabling senior leaders to make informed decisions.
Build strong relationships and lead through influence across Global Trade, Digital Technology and the business, removing barriers and driving alignment in a highly matrixed, global organization.
Challenge the status quo and proactively identify opportunities to improve how Global Trade compliance is delivered through technology, processes and data.
Must be able to travel between company sites in support of project needs. Travel approximately 10% of the time.

What do you need to be successful?

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of experience in Global Trade, export compliance, trade technology or related roles, including experience with export control and sanctions regulations; OR an advanced degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
Substantive knowledge of Global Trade requirements across jurisdiction/classification, authorizations, tangible and intangible transfers, and sanctions/screening.
Demonstrated ability to apply Global Trade requirements to complex business and technology environments and to explain, defend and challenge requirements with senior stakeholders.
Experience working with automated trade compliance systems and digital technologies, such as ERP/GTS platforms, classification solutions, screening platforms, data governance, access-control solutions or similar technologies.
Experience in a highly regulated industry or complex global environment, such as aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, automotive, semiconductors, energy, life sciences, technology or similar industries.
Experience working within or closely with a Digital Technology organization, with an understanding of enterprise architecture, application development, data, access controls and technology delivery processes.
Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to understand complex problems, identify the real risk and translate it into clear business and technology decisions.
Strong leadership and influencing skills, particularly within a matrixed, global organization involving Global Trade, Digital Technology, business functions and corporate stakeholders.
Strong sense of ownership and urgency, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, elevate risks and drive issues to resolution.
This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with enterprise platforms and technologies such as SAP/SAP GTS, classification and licensing solutions, sanctions screening, identity and access management, data governance or other compliance automation technologies.
Experience designing or implementing automated Global Trade controls, export compliance systems, digital compliance capabilities or Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
Experience translating regulatory or compliance requirements into technology requirements, system controls and scalable business processes.
Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate risk, business value, cost and operational impact when making recommendations.
Proven ability to operate effectively with senior executives and demanding stakeholders, including the ability to challenge decisions constructively and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex Global Trade and technology issues and present clear, concise recommendations to senior leadership.
Experience working across multiple geographies, business units and regulatory environments is an asset.

What do we offer?