Associate Director, Program Management

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-02-06

Country: Canada

Location: CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ 450 BLDG

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Raytheon ELCAN (“ELCAN”) is a Canadian leader in the global optics industry, specializing in advanced optical solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace and defence markets. ELCAN combines superior design and engineering expertise with proprietary production technologies and fully integrated manufacturing to deliver high-performance solutions for its customers.

ELCAN is part of RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defence company. With a global workforce of more than 185,000 employees, RTX pushes the boundaries of science and technology to redefine how the world connects and protects itself. Through its industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon - RTX advances aviation, develops integrated defence systems for operational success, and delivers next-generation technologies and manufacturing solutions to address customers’ most critical challenges. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX reported sales exceeding $88.6 billion in 2025.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an accomplished Associate Director of Program Management to lead the successful execution of complex programs across their full lifecycle. Reporting to the Site Director, this role has full accountability for program strategy, customer delivery, financial performance, and cross-functional leadership within a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Enable and govern our program management team to ensure consistent delivery to our customer commitments
• Drive program execution results with empowered program leadership teams and standards with optimized processes throughout the program lifecycle
• Provide guidance, resources, and training to elevate program management capabilities for current and future program management teams
• Enable collaboration to drive innovation and best practices to meet business and customer commitments.
• Lead and empower the Program Management Team (PMT) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) to deliver on business, program, and customer commitments
• Ensure seamless coordination across all functional areas, including Program Management, Finance, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities, maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date risk register
• Foster a high-performance culture by recognizing achievements, promoting accountability, and driving team engagement
• Partner with senior leadership to shape and advance the strategic roadmap for the ELCAN business
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and program execution
• Develop and implement best-in-class program management standards across the business
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, as required

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant aerospace experience, or an advanced degree MBA or other with at least 10 years of relevant experience
• Proven success leading cross-functional Program Management Teams
• Experience managing large scale programs ($150M+ in program annual volumes) in either a large single program or a portfolio of multiple programs
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management experience
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer organizations, with a strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence

Qualifications We Prefer

• PMP certification with customer-facing program management experience
• Experience with all aspects of program types (i.e. design, development, production, and sustainment)
• Experience with multiple product lines and/or production areas an asset
• Experience managing Earned Value (EV) programs, complex schedules, multiple dependencies, including but not limited to capital investments, transitions to production, work transfer projects, scope management and contract negotiations
• Commitment to company culture embracing and modeling values and leadership behaviours

ELCAN does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applications for our positions.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements. Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program.

ELCAN adheres to the principles of equal employment and welcome applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The salary range for this role is 156,000 CAD - 206,000 CAD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is not for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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