Job Description

The Organization

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. ('DHC') is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our team in Calgary, AB.

Duties & Responsibilities

Schedule Management:

• Manage schedules as required for projects
• Manage schedule to major milestones
• Ensure schedule commitments and company goals are met, including customer satisfaction, safety and quality

Cost Management:

• Manage projects budgets and cost management

Governance and Communication:

• Establish governance system for projects, including cadence of meetings, scorecard/metrics as required, flow of information
• Ensure upward and downward flow of information and escalate issues as required

Risk Management:

• Manage projects in accordance with Longview Aviation Services policies for risk

Reporting:

• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle

Team Management:

• Indirect management of team members
• Ensure motivation and clear communication of team and project priorities through regular meetings with stakeholders
• Hold accountable team members for their commitments
• Ensure feedback to functional management, as necessary

Indirect Accountabilities:

• Managing a communication channel to ensure De Havilland leadership team is always current on program status
• Support Production staff as required
• Support De Havilland Department heads as required

General Accountabilities:

• Follow all defined rules, policies, and procedures
• Meet all commitments. If required, ask for a review of targets if a likelihood of missing targets is detected
• Check your own work
• Take the initiative to lead others to best support the company's overall targets
• Use all resources in an efficient manner
• Encourage and promote both professional and personal growth
• Work with your manager, coworkers, and employees to best achieve targets
• Strive to continually improve

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 5 + Years Program Management experience in a related field.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations in an aviation setting.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.
• Outstanding communication.
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Indoors/Office, occasional outdoors.
• Exposures encountered: Hazardous materials, loud noise, fumes, dust, odors, gases, heat/cold, trips, slips, fall, sitting, blue screen.
• Job hazards: Ergonomics, repetitive stressors, lighting, layout, electrical, storage
• Essential physical requirements: stand, sit, lift, push, pull, carry, walk, stairs.
• Physical effort: low, lifting up to 10 pounds
• Travel requirements: Occasional
• Work Schedule: Shift rotation including weekend and/or night shifts, on-call or overtime occasionally required
• Emergency staff designations: First Aid, Fire Marshal

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation and disability, are encouraged to apply.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply.

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