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Program Manager

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense

Job field : Programs

Location : Peterborough , Ontario , Canada

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : College/ Vocational/Trade School

Required experience : More than 8 years

Professional status : Employees / Staff

# 2024-135904

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Manager has the responsibility for the transfer of activities, i.e. Electronics components and associated technical data to Safran Electronics and Defense Canada. The Program Manager leads a Program Team composed of members from several entities of the company. This position reports to the Director, Program Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and coordinate Program Management Plan or equivalent, especially the Program basic references, Program configuration management plans and subsequent plans,

• Participate in contractual negotiations (in coordination with the Commercial Regional Director) in the framework of initial negotiation (RFP Phase) or changes, whether from internal or external parties,

• Participate in choosing Program Team Members, implement and lead the Program Team,

• Follow-up on actions plans and Program Team decisions,

• Report on resource needs and the matching of Load/Capacity,

• Execute the contract,

• Define the general Work Breakdown Structure of the Program,

• Approve the major deliverables submitted by other Program Team members,

• Plan internal tollgates consistent with Program milestones,

• Monitor and control the schedule,

• Hold risks reviews in conjunction with the Program Tollgates,

• Coordinate and analyse the Business Plan on a regular basis and at least once a year,

• Consolidate Program dashboard,

• Define quality, cost and lead times objectives,

• Assign budget to the various Program Team managers,

• Ensure cost reduction plans,

Implement Program management (expenditures, cost at termination, earned value, …),

• Guarantee implementation of a quality management plan matching the program objectives,

• Coordinate relationship with the various stakeholders (Customers, authorities, partner, company internal manager),

• Make sure classified information remains well protected.

• Ensure Program dashboard updates and internal reporting to company Executive Committee,

• Report on configuration status and on implementation of Change Board approved changes to the Program Team,

• Report Program activities Status,

• Report on the status of Program risks,

• Identify and support the processing of program risks.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years experience in Program Management,

• Proven Leadership/Team management experience,

PMP certification would be an asset

• Experience working with aeronautics standards, processes and work procedures in a Program environment,

• Bilingual English/French would be an asset,

• Proficient in Project Management tool, ERP, PLM, Risk Management Tool, Lean Tool box,

• Strong customer service skills with confidence to interact with senior customer representatives.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills and adaptability;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;

• Strong influencing and relationship building skills

• Exceptional organization skills and able to meet tight deadlines,

• Business or Engineering University Degree, College Diploma or equivalent

• The ability to travel globally on short or long term notice as per program needs, with applicable valid travel documents, primarily North America and Europe

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