Project Manager - Product Change and Development

De-Havilland-Aircraft-of-Canada-Lt; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland in Calgary seeks a Project Manager to coordinate manufacturing, operations, engineering, IT, and executive leadership. You will liaise with customers, suppliers, and consultants to achieve approved project objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in a large aerospace/manufacturing environment, with strong planning, budgeting, and risk management skills. Office-based, full-time position with potential travel and schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in a large component manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Experience in program or change management reviewing potential change and harmonizing plans.
• Knowledge of fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts; cost estimating and scheduling.
• Critical thinker who can navigate complex, unclear situations.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver approved project objectives.
• Plan, manage, and execute projects to schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Develop detailed plans based on objectives; identify and manage risks.
• Communicate governance and keep Sponsors informed.
• Ensure milestones are achieved within schedules and budget.
• Establish project budgets and cost controls; manage risk and contingency.
• Set quality criteria for project success and measure performance.
• Escalate issues and ensure governance for timely decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects to support organizational change.
• Represent De Havilland professionally in all communications.

Skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Schedule management

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

PM Certification

Job description

TheProject Manager will liaise with internal departments in the areas of Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Technical Services, IT, Legal, HR, Finance, and the Executive leadership. The Project Manager will also interact with customers, suppliers, and consultants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accept full accountability for accomplishment of approved project objectives.
• Plan, manage, and execute a wide range of projects to schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Develop detailed, comprehensive plans based on approved objectives.Identify and manage risks to mitigate impact to scope, schedule, cost, and quality constraints.
• Create and sustain clear, concise communication and governance initiatives to keep Sponsors and stakeholders informed.
• Follow and ensure change milestones are achieved within the committed schedules and budget.
• Assess and report on risk and contingency within the harmonized change plans.Establish project budgets and use DHC project cost controls for budget and cost management.
• Establish quality criteria for project success.
• Ensure projects are measured against initial quality criterion throughout their execution and up to completion.
• Identify and manage program risk based on their probability and impact.
• Escalate when necessary.
• Ensure the appropriate level of project governance implemented for timely decision-making and program progress reporting.
• Ensure clear communication with team members for objectives, timeline, and priorities.
• Hold team members accountable for their commitments and ensure on time delivery of the program.
• Ensure feedback to functional management as necessary.Manage cross functional projects within schedule, budget, and quality to support organizational change, project engineering, manufacturing activities and DHC operations.Evaluate, schedule, and budget any required program.
• Ensure quality and risk management, as well as governance and team coordination of the programs to comply with company strategy and targets.
• Apply project management, in managing internal and external program deliverables to meet high quality standards.Participate in internal and external stakeholder, including customers, coordination to support the efficient execution of program deliverables.
• Ensure application of professional standards and company processes are followed in accomplishing program activities.
• Always represent De Havilland in a professional and courteous manner in every communication with all internal and external stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• A combination of education and experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing will be considered.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience (e.g.: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Assembler, etc.).
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a large component manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Previous experience in a program or change management role reviewing potential change and harmonizing the plan for incorporation.
• Knowledge of the fabrication and assembly of aircraft parts.Working knowledge of cost estimating and scheduling
• Critical thinker who can navigate complex, unclear situations.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Team oriented and works well in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage and act on multiple projects and priorities at one time.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Driving and managing schedule to obtain deliverables from stakeholders.
• Capability to maintain steady control and calm when facing challenges.
• Metrics-focused.Critical thinker who can navigate complex, unclear situations.

Work Location & Conditions of Employment

• Candidate will be required to live in Calgary, Alberta.
• Candidate will be required to work in the office full time in a collaborative, and innovative environment.
• Candidate may be required to travel at short notice.
• Schedule flexibility may be required.