Project Manager - MSAT/FGMS/SIL

PAL Aerospace is proud to partner with SkyAlyne, the prime contractor for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program—Canada’s next-generation training initiative for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). This transformative program will redefine how Canada trains its pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers (ACSOs), and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators (AES Ops) through a powerful blend of live flying, advanced simulation, and classroom instruction.

PAL Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and certified Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of a complex aviation project involving the development, modification, integration, and acceptance of three (3) De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. This role is critical to the success of the FAcT Program. Reporting to the FAcT Program Manager, the Project Manager will work alongside experts in a mission that directly supports Canada’s defense.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Coordination

• Develop detailed project plans, outlining project objectives, tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and suppliers, to ensure project goals are met.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.

Budget and Resource Management

• Work with the Finance Team to manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Allocate and optimize resources effectively, ensuring teams have the necessary tools, materials, and support to execute project tasks.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure projects adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and quality guidelines.
• Coordinate with Engineering to obtain necessary certifications and approvals for aerospace projects.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to promote collaboration and effective communication.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, following PAL’s Project Management Methodology, including project management plans, progress reports, and change requests.
• Prepare detailed project reports for management review, summarizing project status, challenges, and achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold an active PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• A minimum of five-seven (5-7) years of direct work experience in project management.
• Proven experience managing complex projects across cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated success in applying project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Must be proficient in applying EVM principles to monitor project performance, forecast outcomes, and manage cost and schedule variances.
• Ability to analyze and interpret EVM metrics such as CPI, SPI, and EAC.
• Experience working in the Canadian Security and Defence or aerospace is preferred.
• Experience working on complex Government of Canada contacts is preferred.
• Demonstrated results-oriented approach to projects.
• Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, technology management, and internal controls.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders.
• Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, including technical, professional, and senior management.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, Jama software.
• Familiarization of Transport Canada and DND’s Directorate of Technical Airworthiness and Engineering Support processes would be considered an asset.
• Ability to travel as per program requirements

Security Responsibilities:

Incumbent must be able to obtain the required level of Government of Canada Personnel Security Clearance.

What PAL Aerospace offers you:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for growth.
• PAL Days between Christmas & New Years.

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank You.

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