Senior Program Manager (Aerospace)

Gastops Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Social events & community involvement

Bonus or profit sharing

Job summary

Gastops Limited, based in Ottawa, is seeking a Senior Program Manager – Aerospace Programs to lead execution of aerospace programs and bridge business development with program delivery. You will translate strategy into integrated roadmaps, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure commitments, budgets and milestones are met while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidates have a Engineering degree, 10+ years in aerospace program management, and strong English communication; travel

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance growth and execution.
• PM experience in aerospace is preferred; PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy and customer needs into integrated program roadmaps, milestones, budgets and forecasts.
• Lead the assigned aerospace program(s) with clear objectives and cross-functional alignment.
• Own execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, and changes.
• Monitor program performance, forecasts and dashboards; conduct regular reviews.
• Chair governance reviews; drive timely decisions and accountable actions.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to maintain confidence and satisfaction.

Skills

English communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Over the last 47 years, Gastops has built a robust business which is recognized worldwide for its innovative contributions to equipment health management in the aviation, energy, marine, industrial and transportation industries. Gastops’ products and services add value throughout the life cycle of complex critical equipment from the design stage through to in-service operations and support. We design, manufacture, and support advanced equipment sensing and analysis products, including on-line oil debris sensors, torque measurement sensors, turbine blade health sensors, and at-line oil analysis systems.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario the Senior Program Manager – Aerospace Programs will report to the Director of Aerospace Operations & Enterprise PMO and play a critical role in the growth and execution of Gastops’ aerospace business. This individual will lead the successful execution of one or more of Gastops’ existing aerospace programs, and provide support to the business unit in identifying, pursuing, and securing strategic opportunities within the aerospace market.

The successful candidate will serve as a bridge between business development and program execution to support the pursuit of new opportunities prior to transitioning into a program leadership role on awarded contracts to ensure strategic program objectives are met and successful execution of programs commitments.

What You’ll Do:

The Senior Program Manager (also referred to as Integrated Program Team (IPT) Lead at Gastops), will be part of the Aerospace Business Unit team leading the assigned aerospace programs from opportunity through execution, ensuring customer commitments, business objectives, and cross-functional priorities are achieved. You will:

• Program Strategy and Planning — Translate business strategy and customer requirements into integrated program roadmaps, priorities, milestones, budgets, revenue forecasts, and resource capacity and demand forecasts.
• Program Leadership — Lead the assigned program(s) by establishing clear objectives, priorities, decision rights, accountability, and an effective operating cadence across participating functions.
• Program Execution — Maintain accountability for execution across multiple projects that have project manager who are responsible for managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, opportunities, changes, dependencies, and contractual commitments.
• Program Performance and Financial Management — Monitor program performance and financial results, maintain reliable forecasts and dashboards, and lead regular reviews of status, decisions, risks, and corrective actions.
• Program Governance — Chair program execution and governance reviews, drive timely cross-functional decisions and escalation, and ensure actions and commitments are owned and completed.
• Customer and Stakeholder Leadership — Serve as the primary program interface for customers and key internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and resolving issues to maintain customer confidence and satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Alignment— Align teams and resources to program priorities, resolving constraints and dependencies that could affect delivery.
• Contracts, Compliance, and Growth — Support contract development and negotiation, ensure compliance with applicable terms, regulations, standards, and ethical requirements, and identify opportunities for growth, funding, and improved margins.
• Coaching and Continuous Improvement — Coach program and project leaders and contribute to the continuous improvement of program-management processes, tools, templates, and business-management-system practices.

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

• A relationship builder who enjoys working with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• A collaborative leader who can influence teams without direct authority.
• Comfortable operating the complex aerospace environment.
• A strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term growth objectives with day-to-day execution priorities.
• Highly organized with strong planning and coordination skills.
• An effective communicator capable of translating technical information into actionable business insights.
• Motivated by building and growing a business.

What You Should Bring:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relative discipline with 10+ years of demonstrated program management experience within the aerospace industry. In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written; fluency in French is an asset.
• Eligible to obtain a Security Clearance (NATO Level Clearance)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred, but not required
• Experience working with aerospace OEM customers
• Ability to travel as required (~25%) within Canada and internationally

What We Offer You:

Gastops has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We reward and support our people with competitive compensation and a total rewards approach.

• Salary Range for this position: $120,000 –$160,000 (final compensation based on experience, skills, and fit)
• Bonus or Profit sharing and share purchase programs
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Social activities, company sponsored events and opportunities to give back to our local community

We welcome applicants at all career stages – from emerging professionals to seasoned experts. Role level and scope may be adjusted to match your background.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment:

At Gastops, people are at the center of our recruitment process. We may use AI-enabled tools for limited administrative purposes such as creative outreach messages, transcribing interviews, or assisting with notetaking. These tools are not used to make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruiters and hiring managers, and final decisions are made by people using their professional judgment and experience. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and ...

Accessibility:

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