Program Manager - Aerospace and Defense

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Health benefits

Learning & development

Competitive pay

Referral program

Stock purchase plan

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright, located in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a Program Manager to lead aerospace and defense programs. The role focuses on developing program plans, budgets, and timelines while aligning with company strategies. Competitive CAD salary is offered, with strong benefits and development opportunities.

The candidate will manage multiple projects, drive change, and establish standards for scheduling, administration, and accounting, ensuring successful program execution.

Qualifications

• Experience developing program plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Ability to drive strategic and operational initiatives within core programs.
• Ability to create change-management documentation, training, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages comprehensive program plans, including project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. Ensures alignment with organizational strategies and objectives. (20%)
• Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core programs. Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. (20%)
• Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc. (20%)
• Oversees program management tasks and develops standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting. (20%)
• Exercises judgment and delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects/programs. (20%)

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Manager - Aerospace and Defense

As a Program Manager you will be responsible for the performance of a program or multiple smaller programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Oversees the coordinates multiple projects within a specific program to ensure alignment with organizational goals and successful execution.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000

We Take Care of Our People

• RRSP with Employer Match
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Referral Program
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package, RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge

• Develops and manages comprehensive program plans, including project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. Ensures alignment with organizational strategies and objectives. (20%)
• Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core programs. Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. (20%)
• Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc. (20%)
• Oversees program management tasks and develops standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting. (20%)
• Exercises judgment and delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects/programs. (20%)

What You Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills
• Fosters a collaborative work environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Possesses project management, negotiation, transaction structuring internal transaction, and strategic planning skills

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Indal Technologies specializes in helicopter securing and traversing systems, marine hangar doors, sonar handling systems, towed line array handling systems, sonar domes, towed bodies and fairings, and aviation support systems including horizon reference, pilot cues, and helicopter tie-down fittings for the world's navies.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.

Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork & Trust
• Respect for People
• Integrity

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.