Transition Project Manager - Defence/Aerospace Program

PAL Aerospace Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal travel privileges with PAL

Employee health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PAL Aerospace in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a Transition Project Manager to lead the FAcT program transition across ACSO and AES Ops training, flight operations, and in‑service support with the RCAF. The role requires coordinating accreditation, schedules, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a seamless start.

You will develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, align with PAL's PMO methodology, and communicate progress to internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business or related subject is required or preferred.
• PMP certification (active) is highly desirable.
• Proven defence/aerospace project experience is preferred.
• 3–5 years of direct project management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate setup, readiness and accreditation of flight operations per RCAF standards.
• Manage transition to a fully accredited AMO and ensure operational readiness.
• Oversee training development and implementation for ACSO and AES Ops.
• Lead stakeholder communications and regular progress reporting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and documentation per PAL PMO methods.

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree/Diploma in Business or related

Tools

MS Project

Jama software

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAL Aerospace in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a Transition Project Manager to lead the FAcT program transition across ACSO and AES Ops training, flight operations, and in‑service support with the RCAF. The role requires coordinating accreditation, schedules, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a seamless start.

You will develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, align with PAL's PMO methodology, and communicate progress to internal teams and clients.