Program Manager

PDW; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

On-site gym

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Generous PTO

Job summary

PDW in Ontario is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own schedule, cost, and scope across major cross-functional production programs, translating strategy into high-quality execution.

You will lead development programs from concept through production transition, manage risk, track metrics, and drive readiness across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading complex product development programs in engineering-intensive environments.
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary hardware and software development efforts from concept through TRL6.
• Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, or other complex technical industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional development programs from concept through design, integration, verification, and readiness for production transition.
• Manage program schedules, risk registers, implementation plans, and action-item tracking to ensure disciplined execution.
• Lead recurring production reviews, change control boards, and cross-functional readiness assessments.
• Track and report key program metrics, including delivery performance, production readiness, change implementation status, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation progress.
• Escalate issues proactively and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges affecting production execution.
• Track progress against design reviews, integration milestones, prototype builds, test events, and validation activities to achieve production release.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule management

Risk management

Job description

We’reentering a new phase of growth and are looking foraProgram Managertoown schedule, cost, and scope across all majorcross-functionalproductionprograms, driving alignment across theorganizationand ensuring that strategyis translated into consistent, high-quality execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional development programs from concept through design, integration, verification, and readiness for production transition.


• Manage program schedules, risk registers, implementation plans, and action-item tracking to ensure disciplined execution.


• Leadrecurring production reviews, change control boards, and cross-functional readiness assessments.


• Track and report key program metrics, including delivery performance, production readiness, change implementation status, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation progress.


• Escalate issues proactively and drive resolution of cross-functional challenges affecting production execution.


• Track progress against design reviews, integration milestones, prototype builds, test events, and validation activitiesto achieve production release.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading complex product development programs in engineering-intensive environments.


• Proventrack recordmanaging multidisciplinary hardware and software development efforts from concept throughTRL6.


• Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, or other complex technical industries.


• Familiarity with prototype development, system integration, verification and validation, and transition-to-production processes.

Preferred

• Ideal candidates have experience at companies such as Anduril, SpaceX, Tesla, Shield AI, or Amazon Robotics and haveoperatedin environments involving government customers, manufacturing scale, and rapid growth.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity tooperatestandardofficeor manufacturingequipment as well asvarious electronic power supplies and test equipment. Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.

Work Environment

This position typicallyoperatesin a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office and manufacturing equipment and may require occasional travel to customer locations, supplier facilities, and other PDW sites. This is a fast-paced work environment and requirescross departmentalcollaboration with independent and team-based responsibilities. This position may require working outside of core business hours as needed to support business and operational requirements.

Benefits

PDW values our team, and we offer a compensation package reflective of your experience and capabilities. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.


• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.


• Paid Parental Leave.


• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.


• On-site gym.


• Employer provided life insurance.


• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).


• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

EEO Statement

PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.