Project Manager - Digital Manufacturing Transformation

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement

Health and wellness program

Transportation accessibility

Recreational and sports club

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a Project Manager in Longueuil for PLM and MES deployments. The role involves leading projects, ensuring operational excellence, and coordinating cross-functional activities. Candidates should have a university degree and 8–10 years of experience, along with a PMP certification.

Benefits include a pension plan, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Experience with IPDS and PPMC methodologies required.
• Strong results orientation and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PLM and MES deployments for assigned programs.
• Coordinate activities for deployment across various functions.
• Track KPIs and provide status reporting to program leadership.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Change management

Communication in English

Education

University degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Job Summary

As a Project Manager for PLM and MES deployments, you will execute system deployments that ensure traceability, compliance, and efficiency across complex manufacturing programs. You will collaborate with a Program Manager to focus on operational excellence—planning, execution, and integration of PLM and MES solutions within the defined scope and sites.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on‑site.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Project Execution – Deliver PLM and MES deployments for assigned programs/sites with full ownership of scope, resources, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Planning and Control – Develop detailed plans, manage milestones and dependencies, oversee RAID, and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Workstream Coordination – Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT activities for deployment; act as liaison between project management, digital technology, planning, the project team, and line management.
• System Integration – Collaborate with IT to integrate PLM and MES with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and adjacent systems; validate data integrity and interfaces.
• Process Implementation – Coordinate the implementation of standardized processes (configuration management, traceability, shop‑floor execution) aligned with aerospace industry requirements.
• Testing and Validation – Plan and track SIT/UAT execution with Business Analysts, manage defect resolution, and ensure production readiness.
• Change Management & Training – Work with the Change Management lead and training organization to plan and track site‑level change plans, training activities, and cutover execution.
• Performance Monitoring – Track KPIs (schedule adherence, defect rates, adoption, production impact) and provide clear status reporting to program leadership.

Qualifications

• University degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Proven project planning and leadership skills, including building trust with sponsors and stakeholders, motivating teams, managing scope and financials, and defining the project approach.
• Experience with formal project management methodologies and tools such as IPDS, MS Project, PPMC, and Jira.
• Strong results orientation; ability to make decisions with limited information.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with an innovative and creative mindset.
• Experience in change management, implementation management, readiness management, and end‑user experience (a plus).
• Working knowledge of English to read, understand, and communicate specialized instructions, plans, drawings, and technical terms in a French‑speaking work environment.

Benefits

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions.
• Group insurance program.
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression).
• Merit or recognition program.
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care.
• Recreational and sports club.
• Nearby daycares.
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking.

Background Checks & Legal Requirements

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances related to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances; failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.