Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager has the responsibility for the transfer of activities, i.e. Electronics components and associated technical data to Safran Electronics and Defense Canada. The Program Manager leads a Program Team composed of members from several entities of the company. This position reports to the Director, Program Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and coordinate Program Management Plan or equivalent, especially the Program basic references, Program configuration management plans and subsequent plans,
- Participate in contractual negotiations (in coordination with the Commercial Regional Director) in the framework of initial negotiation (RFP Phase) or changes, whether from internal or external parties,
- Participate in choosing Program Team Members, implement and lead the Program Team,
- Follow-up on actions plans and Program Team decisions,
- Report on resource needs and the matching of Load/Capacity,
- Execute the contract,
- Define the general Work Breakdown Structure of the Program,
- Approve the major deliverables submitted by other Program Team members,
- Plan internal tollgates consistent with Program milestones,
- Monitor and control the schedule,
- Hold risks reviews in conjunction with the Program Tollgates,
- Coordinate and analyse the Business Plan on a regular basis and at least once a year,
- Consolidate Program dashboard,
- Define quality, cost and lead times objectives,
- Assign budget to the various Program Team managers,
- Ensure cost reduction plans,
Implement Program management (expenditures, cost at termination, earned value, …),
- Guarantee implementation of a quality management plan matching the program objectives,
- Coordinate relationship with the various stakeholders (Customers, authorities, partner, company internal manager),
- Make sure classified information remains well protected.
- Ensure Program dashboard updates and internal reporting to company Executive Committee,
- Report on configuration status and on implementation of Change Board approved changes to the Program Team,
- Report Program activities Status,
- Report on the status of Program risks,
- Identify and support the processing of program risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 10 years experience in Program Management,
- Proven Leadership/Team management experience,
PMP certification would be an asset
- Experience working with aeronautics standards, processes and work procedures in a Program environment,
- Bilingual English/French would be an asset,
- Proficient in Project Management tool, ERP, PLM, Risk Management Tool, Lean Tool box,
- Strong customer service skills with confidence to interact with senior customer representatives.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving skills and adaptability;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong influencing and relationship building skills
- Exceptional organization skills and able to meet tight deadlines,
- Business or Engineering University Degree, College Diploma or equivalent
- The ability to travel globally on short or long term notice as per program needs, with applicable valid travel documents, primarily North America and Europe