Associate Director – Project Management

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan with employer

Group insurance program

Career progression

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC, seeks an Associate Director of Project Management to join the Global Manufacturing leadership team. This on-site role leads enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, collaborates across functions, and reports to senior leadership. You will bridge strategy and execution to deliver measurable business outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years leading strategic initiatives, strong governance and analytics, and excellent communication with executives. MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related discipline with 8+ years leading strategic, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic projects or executive-level initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic priorities with operations senior leadership and develop actionable plans.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
• Develop roadmaps, governance, and implementation plans for enterprise priorities.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and leadership communications.
• Foster cross-unit collaboration to align stakeholders and accelerate initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance and organizational effectiveness.
• Monitor milestones, manage risks, and report progress to leadership.
• Perform related duties to support organizational objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Influencing without authority

Project management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business Administration/Project Management

Master’s degree (MBA) considered an asset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Associate Director – Project Management

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.

An Employer of Choice

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.

Why Join The Team?

The Global Manufacturing organization is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management to join its leadership team.

In this strategic role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership, leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that help shape the future of the organization. You will oversee enterprise-wide projects, provide strategic insights, and enable the successful execution of critical business priorities across multiple functions.

As a member of the Global Manufacturing leadership team, you will play a key role in bridging strategy and execution, fostering organizational alignment, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable business outcomes that support Pratt & Whitney Canada’s long-term objectives.

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Partner with operations senior leadership to define strategic priorities, assess complex business challenges, and develop actionable plans that support the organization’s long-term objectives.
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives and special mandates from concept through execution, ensuring the successful delivery of business objectives.
• Develop strategic roadmaps, governance frameworks, and implementation plans to enable the execution of enterprise priorities and transformation initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights, strategic analysis, and recommendations to support executive decision-making, organizational planning, and business performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by identifying risks, evaluating opportunities, and recommending practical solutions to complex operational and strategic challenges.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, business reviews, and leadership communications that translate complex information into clear, concise, and compelling messages.
• Foster collaboration across business units and functions to align stakeholders, resolve cross-functional challenges, and accelerate the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance governance, organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, and the adoption of best practices across the organization.
• Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels without direct authority by building strong partnerships that enable execution and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives by tracking key milestones, managing risks, and providing regular updates to executive leadership.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required to support business objectives and the continued evolution of the Global Manufacturing organization.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline, combined with eight (8) years or more of experience leading strategic, cross-functional initiatives within a complex business environment.
• High degree of autonomy, strong sense of initiative, and sound judgment in a fast-paced, complex, and constantly evolving business environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide strategic projects, organizational transformations, or executive-level initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex and ambiguous business challenges through a structured problem-solving approach.
• Proven project and program management expertise, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional influencing leadership skills, with demonstrated success collaborating across diverse business functions without direct authority.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing materials and presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations that support executive decision-making.
• Experience driving operational excellence, process improvement, governance, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or another relevant discipline is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and change management practices is considered an asset.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.