Program Manager, International Air

Company Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

We currently have a Program Management opportunity on our growing International Air team within our Air & Naval business area. The Program Manager will be responsible for the achievement of program milestones and customer interfacing. We are looking for someone who can create and lead multi-discipline teams and be an agile leader. You will foster an environment that empowers your team to translate their vision into successful results and outcomes!

Responsibilities include :

• Plan, monitor, and control the work on the program and maintain overall accountability for the cost, schedule, risk, and profit performance of the assigned portfolio through metrics and techniques
• Ensure compliance for technical and programmatic requirements within program budgets
• Ensure all services and products are completed on time and on budget to customer requirements
• Keep current the Statement of Work, Program Management Plan, and all related program management documents
• Lead program reviews, both internally and with the customer, reporting and providing status of activities on a timely basis
• Act as a point of escalation and resolution for program issues and roadblocks
• Analyze risk ( technical, cost, and schedule), and initiate corrective action
• Lead strategic initiatives to support portfolio growth and longer-term business continuity, including generation of mitigation plans
• Participate in the preparation for requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and basis of estimates
• Ensure a high-level of customer intimacy and satisfaction
• Manage program resources through liaison with engineering, other program managers, and departments such as Supply Chain, Component Engineering, and Contracts
• Provide leadership and mentorship to program teams
• Initiate product, service, and process improvements
• Some level of travel will be required with this position

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

What We Offer

The hiring salary range for this position is $122,000 to $165,000 CAD per annum.

Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including :

Benefits

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we prioritize work-life balance. As a fulltime regular / term employee, you can enjoy a supportive, friendly and respectful environment with a competitive total rewards package.

Why join us?

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Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.