Program Manager, Sr. Specialist 1 (Aerospace/Defense)

Location: Onsite in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada; 25% travel required to support proposal activity and project execution.

Salary: CAD $102,000–$152,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and end-to-end solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Direct programs from inception through completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, revenue, cash, gross margin, and technical performance.
• Define project goals, deliverables, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, service levels, and customer requirements.
• Lead customer interactions, program reviews, contract negotiations, scope changes, proposals, business plans, budgets, and performance documentation.
• Coordinate Engineering, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, manufacturing, technical, and administrative teams.
• Manage risks, contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, project reporting, close-out activities, and lessons learned.
• Mentor team members and junior project managers while identifying follow-on project opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills, including earned value management, organizational and time management abilities.
• Solid understanding of electromechanical systems, optics, aerospace products, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions and subcontract management.
• Ability to coordinate inter-company and cross-functional activities and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong drive, resilience, and results orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines, take ownership, and remain accountable through completion.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of prior related experience, or a graduate degree with 4 years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
• Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment.

Nice to have

• PMP certification or active progress toward PMP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and equitable workplace focused on professional growth, community commitment, and work-life success.
• Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
• Background checks and pre-employment substance abuse testing may be required.
• Some positions may require Government of Canada Reliability status and/or Level 2 Secret security clearance.