Manager, Operations Program Engineer-Analyst

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transportation accessibility or free**

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil is seeking a Manager, Operations Program Engineer-Analyst to coordinate action plans, manage projects and drive improvements across functions. This on-site role offers exposure to engine delivery and direct interaction with customers.

The successful candidate will lead IPTs, manage risks, and deliver program objectives with clear communication and leadership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management; 7+ years of work experience preferred.
• Experience in a P&WC Operations or supply chain unit is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM is required.
• Ability to solve difficult problems, communicate clearly and lead projects; PMP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate action plans and manage projects across multiple functions.
• Participate in Integrated Project Teams to ensure smooth transition of models or changes into production.
• Assess requirements for risk hardware procurement and resolve supply issues.
• Negotiate with Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing and Aftermarket to align on strategies and delivery dates.
• Provide program status reports to management and escalate issues to achieve resolution.
• Support senior leadership in communicating Operations issues with customers.
• Establish tooling strategies and budgets for assigned programs.
• Coordinate OEM Upgrade programs, short ships, returns and campaigns to fix customer issues.
• Produce or coordinate production estimates to support inquiries.

Skills

Project leadership

Analytical problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

SAP

PLM

Job description

Manager, Operations Program Engineer-Analyst

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

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

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why Join The Operations Program Management Team?

The selected candidate will be working to coordinate action plans, manage projects and implement strategies across multiple functions and teams. This role is an exciting way to experience engine delivery at Pratt & Whitney Canada, interact as a direct contact point to our customers and make a difference in achieving results.

The candidate will have the opportunity to engage with employees from all areas of the business with the goals of seamless project implementation in Operations and achieving customer delivery targets.

This role offers the opportunity to work on many aspects of a program, from long term strategy to solving urgent issues. Ability to work with and lead others is essential, as are communication skills as you will work with people at every level in the organization to achieve results.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, in Longueuil, and is exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Manage projects and project timelines, driving collaboration across organizations, and execute actions to bring projects to closure
• Actively participate within IPTs (Integrated Project Teams) to ensure seamless transition of new models or engineering changes into production. Must ensure MRP (scheduling), sourcing, capacity, lead time, tooling, product cost, appropriate clearances and logistics meet program objectives.
• Understand specific program issues and risks, develop strategies to meet program objectives or resume production, assess requirements for risk hardware procurement and recommend solutions to resolve specific issues, while minimizing risk of building excess inventory. Coordinate and decide on actions to resolve supply issues.
• Negotiate and liaise with Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, MED (Manufacturing Engineering Development) and Aftermarket to achieve requirements and obtain buy-in for strategies and delivery dates.
• Provide program status reports to the OPM manager, directors and marketing as required along with recommendations. Escalate issues as required to achieve resolution. Support senior leadership in communicating Operations issues with customers.
• Implement timely new program sourcing and FSC objectives, exploring alternative opportunities with sound business cases.
• Establish tooling strategies and business cases for assigned programs, execute expenditures to plan for Engineering and Start-up budgets.
• Coordinate the different Operations business units in support of OEM Upgrade programs, short ships, returns, campaigns, etc. to fix or alleviate consequences of issues to customers.
• Produce or coordinate production or estimates and evaluations to support marketing inquiries (SSEQs) and proposal inquiries
• Engage directly with OEM to answer engine production and delivery related questions providing clear plans, offering timely solutions and clarifying expectations
• Review and manage impacts of Engineering Changes, Red Flag Notices and escapes

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an Engineering or Operations Management discipline + 7 or more years of work experience
• Experience working in a P&WC Operations or supply chain business unit is preferred
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM
• Ability to solve difficult and complex problems, communicate clearly and lead projects. PMP accreditation is an asset

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.

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?