Program Manager

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Limited in Canada seeks a Program Manager to be the primary customer interface, coordinating complex multi-disciplinary projects and ensuring program integrity across quality, delivery and cost.

The role requires excellent communication, business acumen and leadership of cross-functional teams through definition, design, manufacturing, certification and operations. Travel 10–25% to meet customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of program/project management experience in aerospace or related field.
• PM Certificate or Business Administration certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; understands product development and production processes.
• Proficient in production tools, planning and scheduling (Excel, MS Project).
• Able to lead cross-functional teams and vendors; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary interface to the customer; manage program status regarding quality, delivery and cost.
• Define, manage and lead planning and execution of multiple NPI projects.
• Ensure teams align to company strategy from concept through certification and manufacturing.
• Produce and monitor the overall project schedule; identify dependencies and critical paths.
• Meet delivery and financial commitments; resolve technical and financial issues.
• Provide status reporting on delays, roadblocks and risks; lead regular status meetings.
• Lead new business development and travel to customer facilities as needed.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Excel

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Export compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Project Management Certificate

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team! Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per annum

Job Summary

The Program Manager is the primary interface to the customer; therefore, excellent communication skills, business acumen, and customer management skills are essential.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Customer Relationship/Satisfaction – Program Manager is the key contact with the customer. Overall program status and any issues with regard to Quality, Delivery and cost are consistently reviewed and status understood. A solid customer relationship and customer satisfaction is a prime objective.
• Define, Manage and Lead the overall planning and track the execution of multiple NPI projects to enable a successful implementation of future contracts.
• Ensure all teams are aligned to the company strategy, starting with product definition, through design, through manufacturing, through certification and manufacturing operations
• Produce and monitor overall project schedule for deliverables, integrating team schedules and identifying dependencies, conflicts and critical path.
• Ensure all delivery commitments are met, financial commitments tied to the delivery commitments are met, technical and financial issues are resolved
• Provide reporting on schedule delays, roadblocks, optimistic estimates, dependency conflicts, open items and challenges
• Lead regular status meetings (with MAK senior management, with customers, etc) regarding the implementation of new contracts
• New business development/Marketing – stay in touch with the customers to understand the market on their current product and any opportunity for increased business with those products as well as new products and business opportunities. Maybe required to travel to customer facilities to present our capabilities. May be required to hosting / coordinating customer visits, tours and presentations.
• Other duties may be assigned. The Program Manager must be able to conduct these activities with little supervision.

Stakeholder Management

• Be a critical interface with customers, MAK’s senior and corporate leadership, manufacturing, supplier management, quality and engineering
• Provide excellent communication/relationship management both internally and externally. This includes overall status, schedules (deliveries and projects), accomplishments, areas that require improvement, customer feedback, etc.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement appropriate processes for documenting lessons learned and sharing of best practices

Travel

• 10-25% of travel time will be required for this position

Qualifications And Experience

• At least 10 years of program/project management experience leading and/or managing complex multi-disciplinary projects, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Project Management Certificate or Business Administration or Certification in Management Administration
• Outstanding analytical and organizational skills and solid understanding of product development and production processes.
• Excellent knowledge of production tools, processes, operations planning, Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Team player and creative thinker who is able to lead technical teams, cross-functional groups and vendors in accordance with plans.
• Excellent written /verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Export Compliance or willingness to learn and participate in Export Compliance Team

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.