Program Manager

Insight Global; Midland; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Midland, Ontario, is seeking a qualified program manager to manage complex development and production programs. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and analytical skills are essential. The position involves planning budgets, managing schedules, and providing clear direction to teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter committed to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience or 5 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Experience delivering programs to government and non-government agencies.
• Proven ability to create successful bids for international customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex development and production programs.
• Plan and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Provide direction to Capture Team and ensure alignment on milestones.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiating skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in a related field

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing complex development and production programs and proposals.
• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Plans and manages project budgets and schedule using appropriate project management control techniques. This includes proactive EAC management in collaboration with Program Finance.
• Manages and maintains an Open Issues List (OIL) for each project, while also ensuring the documentation of key milestones and target dates.
• Addresses all customer Contract/GTC requirements.
• Provides clear and concise direction to the Capture Team, Program Execution IPT and the customer to ensure alignment towards execution milestones. Oversees and administers all key process/function deliverables for a given project.
• Drives a rigorous active Risk and Opportunity project register using all the various Raytheon ELCAN lessons learned and risk management tools, ensuring the program properly updates or retires R&O’s during execution.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues.
• Represents the organization as a prime customer contact on key issues.
• The ideal candidate must be a self‑starter and have experience of driving a cross‑functional team to deliver to tight timelines, while still being able to manage effective relationships.
• Share in the commitment towards a positive workplace culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience of delivering programs to government agencies, commercial and non‑government regulated industries.
• Proven ability to create and produce winning bids in the target international customer community.
• Strong leadership skills, proactive team builder who can motivate and lead by example.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in developing effective, long‑lasting relationships – internal and with customers.
• Strong negotiating and closing skills.
• Experience in managing and motivating diverse teams in the delivery of innovative solutions.
• A clear record of accomplishment that demonstrates process improvements in techniques, tools, approaches and personnel.
• Ability to take complex analysis and present/communicate it in a concise manner.
• Excellent commercial and financial awareness, including a good understanding of risk and opportunity management, analytical reasoning skills and decision‑making.
• Be an innovative and creative problem solver.
• Desire for continuous improvement in all areas of the business.