Senior project manager (IT)

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next‑generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters. For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why Join The Digital Technology Team?

Pratt & Whitney's Digital Technology department is seeking an experienced senior project manager to lead and oversee complex technology projects from initiation to completion. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are properly scoped, delivered on time and within budget. Using the defined processes and methods for project management, the senior project manager will ensure compliance throughout the project life cycle and enable the internal service/delivery organizations to achieve their objectives and deliver value to the business.

What will your day‑to‑day look like?

• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including planning, budget, resource allocation, execution and delivery.
• Lead project initiation, definition and planning in partnership with the business relationship managers to ensure business value alignment before project execution/delivery begins.
• Define and assess project risks. Drive accountability with risk owners to resolve/mitigate risks to keep project on track.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including senior leadership, business units and external partners for communicating project progress, risks and issues effectively.
• Lead cross‑functional teams of developers, architects, analysts and other stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Manage project budgets and ensure resources are properly planned.
• Utilize both agile and waterfall project management methodologies as needed per project structure dictates.
• Maintain project documentation for completeness and timeliness to support effective scope management, risk management, project status and communication to senior management.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and comply with organizational guidelines and industry best practices.

What do you need to be successful?

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related technical field with 7+ years of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools (JIRA, Microsoft Project, etc.) and system development lifecycle.
• Solution delivery experience with Agile frameworks like SAFe and DevOps.

This position is part of a French‑speaking work environment; it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand daily documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

This position has been designated as onsite, with regular in‑person work at our premises.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Pronoun Note

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read.

We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

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