Digital Transformation Project Lead & Analyst – Manufacturing

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan with employer

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement (career)

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program (virtual)

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Public transit access and free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, Quebec, is seeking a Manufacturing Project Lead to drive digital strategies for manufacturing, including PLM, MES, and SAP S/4HANA migration. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead change management, and ensure on-site delivery in a unionized environment.

The role requires 5+ years in project leadership within manufacturing/digital transformation, strong stakeholder influence, and bilingual English/French communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering (required).
• Demonstrated project management skills, ideally in an agile environment.
• Proven strategic and tactical leadership and strong communication.
• Bilingual in English/French, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of IT tools: MS Office, Visio, MS-Project, Jira and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Understand and document the various manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the improvement of these processes.
• Collaborate with production teams (employees, supervisors, engineers, managers) in office and unionized factory.
• Test and implement targeted production solutions with DT teams and developers.
• Develop and track project plans and communicate with users.
• Participate in change management plans and progress reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Industry 4.0 awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering

Tools

Jira

SAP

MS Office

MS Visio

MS Project

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.

The Manufacturing Project Lead works in the Canadian manufacturing site, located in Longueuil (Campus 1). He will participate in the development and implementation of digital strategies aimed at managing all manufacturing processes to improve the productivity and efficiency in manufacturing operations. These strategies include, among others, the following initiatives:

• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) for Manufacturing Engineering
• MES (Manufacturing Management System) for production execution
• Migration to SAP S/4HANA

Furthermore:

• You will work closely with the network of digital solution users to identify and document their needs as well as the various manufacturing processes;
• You will participate in the development and maintenance of the organization's strategic plan;
• You will collaborate with the Digital Technology (DT) teams to provide IT solutions and methodologies aligned with user needs;
• You will also contribute to the development and execution of change management strategies associated with the rollout of various digital solutions.

This position requires strong leadership and influencing skills to find optimal solutions and achieve consensus among multiple stakeholders.

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

As a Project Lead in digital transformation within the Manufacturing/Campus 1 team, you will:

• Understand and document the various business processes surrounding manufacturing;
• Participate in the improvement of these processes;
• Work closely with production teams (employees, supervisors, manufacturing engineers, managers) in office environment and a unionized factory;
• Work in collaboration with the technological solutions teams (DT) as well as the developers to test and implement the targeted solutions for production;
• Develop and track project plans and communicate with users;
• Participate in the development of change management plans;
• Prepare and communicate the progress of projects during meetings that may involve stakeholders from all levels of the organization.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or engineering minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
• Demonstrated project management skills, ideally in an agile environment;
• Proven strategic and tactical leadership;
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop a network;
• Bilingual in English/French, both spoken and written;
• Strong interest in digital technologies and understanding of Industry 4.0 principle;
• Knowledge and skills of IT tools related to the task: Microsoft Office, Visio, MS-Project, Jira and SAP.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and possess strong interpersonal skills. They should be able to influence various stakeholders and have effective communication skills, adapting their language to different audiences.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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

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.