Program Manager

As a Program Manager, you be responsible for the administrative management of all phases of large, complex programs including their organization, planning, direction, control and reporting of same, from order acceptance to contract closeout. Also, you will be responsible for acquiring additional program business.

Location: Mississauga, ON

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I  Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix organization for work performed on contracts (development, NPI, production, Integration and Test) and ensuring that the various outputs are timely, complete and as per the terms and conditions.

• Identify and manage program risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans

• Maintaining regular contact with customers and developing productive relationships while communicating on matters concerning program status, technical requirements, contract deliverables, and changes of scope

• Creating technical and management reports, with the assistance of other departments, and submitting them to customers

• Working closely with all departments to help achieve overall company objectives through teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Ensure all work is performed according to the Quality Management System (QMS)

Your Expertise:

• As the company's primary contact with customers, exceptional written and oral communication abilities are critical

• Excellent negotiating skills are frequently called upon as are the instincts necessary to keep customers satisfied while protecting the interests of the company

• Outstanding problem-solving skills; able to identify issues and apply innovative thinking

• 5 plus years’ experience in the administration and management of government and/or commercial contracts as a project manager or 5 plus years as a project engineer in a high mix low volume projects

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead team members from various discipline

• Strong knowledge of program management best practices, risk management, contract management, financials and ITAR regulations

Minimum Education Requirements:

• A university degree in Engineering

• PMP would be an asset

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.