Senior Program Manager

Mecaer America Inc.; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecaer America Inc. in Laval is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee the execution of assigned aerospace programs, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled and deadlines are met.

The role requires close collaboration with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality products cost-effectively, with a strong grasp of operational challenges and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in program management in manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
• Strong understanding of technical and operational challenges.
• Experience with ERP/MRP; INFOR familiarity is a plus.
• Bilingual French and English preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong autonomy and communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as daily point of contact for internal clients.
• Conduct periodic program reviews with clients and senior management.
• Measure overall program performance and present KPIs.
• Write and execute a recovery plan and deploy efforts.
• Communicate improvement opportunities to senior management.
• Provide support to the finance department regarding customer accounts.
• Ensure the long-term profitability and sustainability of programs.
• Develop lasting relationships with our clients.

Skills

Program management

ERP/MRP systems

Bilingual French and English

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Engineering or related field

Tools

INFOR ERP

MS Project

Job description

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of the assigned programs, ensuring the contract obligations are duly fulfilled.

This role requires close collaboration with customers and internal teams granting seamless program execution, meeting deadlines, delivering high-quality products, and maintaining cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of operational challenges and experience in the aerospace sector.

Main responsibilities:

• Act as the daily point of contact for our internal clients
• Conduct periodic program reviews with our clients and senior management
• Measure overall program performance and present key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Write and execute a recovery plan if required and ensure the deployment of efforts
• Communicate improvement opportunities to senior management
• Provide support to the finance department regarding customer accounts
• Ensure the long-term profitability and sustainability of programs
• Develop lasting relationships with our clients.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous Program management experience in the manufacturing sector, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of technical and operational challenges
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; familiarity with INFOR software is considered an asset.
• Preferably Bilingual French and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong autonomy and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.

About Mecaer America:

Mecaer America, located in Laval, is part of the Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG), a global leader in aerospace solutions. With headquarters in Italy, MAG operates in multiple locations across Italy, Canada, and the United States, employing approximately 850 professionals. The company specializes in landing gear systems, integrated hydraulic solutions, and MRO services, serving top-tier aerospace clients worldwide.