Senior Program Manager - Onsite (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Salary: CAD 119,500–159,300 per year plus bonus opportunity

Company

Manufactures rugged, high-quality products for military requirements at an AS9100- and ISO-9001-certified design and manufacturing facility.

What you will do

• Represent the company with customers and lead meetings throughout contract performance.
• Manage and execute multiple programs across multiple sites, including non-recurring engineering programs.
• Coordinate internal functional teams to deliver program objectives and customer commitments.
• Provide weekly and quarterly status reports covering customer health, issues, and risks.
• Support pre-contract activities, including estimating level of effort and implementing approved proposals.
• Communicate project plans, schedules, scope, and risks while supporting trade-off decisions across scope, schedule, and cost.

Requirements

• 10–12 years of experience in program management and/or contract negotiation and administration within an aerospace or military environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Business products, Adobe, Kiteworks, SAP, and related tools.
• Knowledge and practice of principle-based negotiations.
• Strong customer orientation and a collaborative, win-win approach.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate with executives, peers, sales teams, and customers.
• Knowledge of contract law and ITAR is beneficial; a degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off.
• RRSP with employer match.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee stock purchase plan, referral program, and recognition program.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture.