Program Manager II

PROGRAM MANAGER II

Are you interested in joining an organization that:

1. Plays a significant role in global airspace safety?
2. Has over 35 years of experience providing industry leading Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulation training systems and state-of-the-art Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions?
3. Offers a job-related training tuition reimbursement program and access to various professional development opportunities?
4. Has work/life balance programs in place and offers a holistic benefits package that is fully customizable based on your specific needs?

If this sounds interesting, continue reading about our job opportunity below.

Position Summary:

The Program Manager II oversees the delivery of large, complex technology programs. Typically, these large-scale efforts are comprised of parallel projects that include Software Development, Technology Infrastructure, Systems Installation, Business Process Engineering and an analysis of Adacel's functional capabilities. During the program lifecycle, the Program Manager II is responsible and accountable for the program planning and execution, as well as its governance and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that programs are aligned with organizational strategy, risk levels are acceptable to the organization, best practices are followed including efficient resource utilization, effective decision making, appropriate accountability and stakeholder engagement.
2. Participates in the proposal process, budget development, identification of project costs, resource allocation, project schedule, and risk identification and assessment.
3. Establishes and follows program governance.
4. Develops cross-functional program plans, and monitors and ensures the development, tracking and execution of all deliverables within the plan.
5. Reviews program inter-dependences and risks and proactively manages them to resolution and/or mitigation with the assistance of functional leaders throughout the program life cycle.
6. Supports overall financial direction of the program which includes the development of the budgets, controls, and measurements to monitor project progress and perform regular cost and schedule variance analyses.
7. Experienced Cost Account Manager (CAM) familiar with Earned Value Management (EVM) / Earned Value Analysis (EVA).
8. Develops and implements corrective action plans when deviations from budget, schedule, and/or performance plans are identified.
9. Establishes and maintains appropriate business relationships on assigned programs with customer representatives and program participants and acts as the primary point of contact for the customer.
10. Holds direct responsibility for program performance, customer satisfaction, growth and profitability for all assigned customers and programs.
11. Provides timely and concise communication to functional and executive leadership regarding program status, KPIs, recommendation on risk management strategy and pending issues.
12. Coordinates with the Director, Contracts on issues pertaining to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations.
13. Develops and implements plans and schedules to execute contracts/subcontracts.
14. Prepares for and participates in contract/subcontract negotiations.
15. Determines how financial resources will be used from the budget to achieve various objectives.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May be required to supervise employees in the Program Manager I role.

Competencies:

1. Planning & Organization: Develops work plans; specifies tasks to be carried out and key steps; allocates and uses resources effectively; ensures that all the required resources are in place.
2. Client Orientation: Is attentive to client needs and understands how they may change; proposes products and services that are in keeping with client expectations; tries to be proactive in adjusting products or services.
3. Networking: Establishes formal and informal contacts to facilitate the attainment of objectives; builds relationships with key people in his external environment; uses networks as a source of information and support.
4. Monitoring & Control: Ensures that regulations, policies and procedures are applied; oversees progress for operations and the advancement of work; performs the necessary follow-ups.
5. Time and Priority Management: Uses time efficiently; properly determines priorities; remains focused on more urgent and important tasks; knows what to put aside without compromising results.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
2. Previous successful project/program management experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
3. Ability to manage direct and matrix staff with various skillsets.
4. Successful experience in leading people towards contributing to the success of the program.
5. Previous experience managing various contract types, including fixed price and cost reimbursement types.
6. Ability to manage projects involving large Software and System Development efforts.
7. Ability to define and manage program budgets up to $5,000,000 spanning multiple years.
8. Experience working within ISO and CMMI level 3 processes and procedures.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
10. Ability to demonstrate leadership and team building capability within a matrix organization.
11. Excellent planning, organization, decision making, leadership and presentation skills.
12. Exceptional attention to detail, deadline-oriented and willingness to work with a team.
13. Ability to work autonomously with limited guidance and instructions.
14. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Desired:

1. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
2. 12 years of successful project/program management experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
3. Previous experience managing complex aerospace/defense programs as a prime or sub-contractor to a domestic or foreign military organization, with multiple goals of schedule, cost and quality.
4. Knowledge of domain-specific topics such as software development, system integration, ATM, simulation, and speech recognition.
5. Extensive knowledge of PMI principles and guidelines.
6. PMP and/or Scrum Master certification(s).
7. Bilingual in French and English.

Other Qualifications:

1. Ability to adhere to Adacel’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.
2. Ability to pass an Adacel background check while employed.
3. Ability to travel up to 10% annually.
4. Must currently have or have the ability to obtain a U.S./Canadian passport.

Physical Requirements:

1. Minimal physical effort (e.g. lifting, pushing and moving heavy objects).
2. Occasional lifting – up to 25 lbs.
3. Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movement.

Work Environment:

1. Location: Montreal, Qc
2. Job Status: Full Time
3. Hybrid teleworking environment
4. Alternative work schedules (9/80 with every other Friday off)
5. Occasional airline and car travel
6. Typically sitting at a desk
7. May be required to work after hours and/or on weekends.

Benefits:

1. Up to 26 three-day weekends annually with 9/80 schedule.
2. Four weeks of vacation.
3. Company RRSP, SPSP (employer contribution), and TFSA.
4. Full (100%) employer-paid insurance program from day one of employment.

How to Apply:

1. You may apply by emailing your resumé to careers@adacel.com
2. Include the position title in the subject line of your message.

Disclaimer:

Adacel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential duties and responsibilities. It does not restrict the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities. If this job has a travel requirement, note that the frequency of travel may increase at any time due to adjustments in Adacel’s business needs.