Program Manager

Communications & Power Industries; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in Georgetown, Ontario, is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple projects from post-sale to delivery. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience managing technical programs. Key responsibilities include project leadership, communication with stakeholders, and risk management. This position offers competitive compensation and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Compensation package with competitive salaries

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Retirement savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing technical programs in manufacturing or defense.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Ability to travel with valid driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from post sale to delivery.
• Prepare and present status reports for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate to resolve execution challenges and track deliverables.

Skills

Project management

RF systems knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business administration

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage scope, schedule, budget and risks on multiple projects from post sale to delivery / industrialization.
• Act as primary interface for project execution and communication associated with IRAD and customer driven programs. Act as the voice of the customer as appropriate to senior management.
• Prepare and present status reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (and across the corporation) to resolve execution challenges and track deliverables and milestones ( design reviews, FAT, FAI etc.).
• Ensure projects comply with quality and regulatory requirements ( ISO, ITAR, IEC, MIL-STD).
• Drive proactive risk management and improve program execution through lessons learned and process enhancements.
• Foster strong relationships with assigned key accounts, ensuring consistent communication, alignment on technical and delivery expectations, and early identification of new business opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations and change management in partnership with Sales, Products and Finance.
• Participate in the development of SOWs for new projects and responses to RFP / RFQs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent demonstrated experience (master’s degree or PMP certification preferred)
• years experience managing technical programs in manufacturing or defense environment.
• Knowledge of RF systems, high voltage technologies or power electronics strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and tools for cost and schedule performance tracking
• Familiarity with government contracts and ability to interpret and comprehend contract language
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments in a multi-site, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Proficient in MS Project, MS Office, and working knowledge of ERP systems and related processes
• Ability to travel with valid driver’s license and valid passport.
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

What We Offer

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

Who We Are

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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