Program Manager

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

The Program Manager acts as the key contact with the customer; ensuring that overall program status and any issues with regards to Quality, Delivery and Cost are consistently reviewed and status understood; solid customer relationship and customer satisfaction. This position is located at our Rockwood manufacturing hub, located 20 km North of Winnipeg, near Stony Mountain, MB

Essential Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork throughout the organization and coach / mentor people when conflicts arise. Motivate and energize their teams to ensure that everyone is focused and all are driving towards the same objective in a positive atmosphere.
• Define, manage, and lead various projects to both meet customer requirements and improve the overall performance of the program (cost, delivery, and quality); ensure monthly reports (internally / externally as required) are completed and presented; sponsor and lead continuous improvement projects in order to achieve program improvements (cost, delivery, and quality).
• Ensure that there is good communication surrounding the program (both internally and externally). This includes overall status, schedules (deliveries and projects), accomplishments, areas that need improvement, customer feedback, etc.
• The Program Manager will be in touch with their customers to understand the market on their current product and any opportunity for increased business with those products as well as new products and business opportunities. Travel to customer facilities to present our capabilities may be required in addition to hosting / coordinating customer visits, tours and presentations.
• Protect and update the program budget and scope, while ensuring the mitigation of risk to the program and stakeholders.
• Ensure the mitigation of risks / potential impacts to cost, schedule, or quality (as identified by the program team), whenever possible. Any optional financial impact to the program shall be pre-approved by the program manager.
• Perform basic data analysis and visualization of ERP/MES system supplied, manufacturing related, data. Including development of graphs and charts supporting visualization of data for use at all levels within the organization.

Position Requirements

• PMP, CIM or relevant business / management courses, degree, or diploma, as well as formal leadership courses are preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in a program management or similar role. Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred, and experience in the management of direct reports and leadership roles is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in Continual Improvement tools is an asset.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), computer and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience with MS Projects, Excel, and PowerPoint, including data acquisition through SQL/Oracle type system databases.

Why Magellan?

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefit package
• Generous company pension plan
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance plan
• On-site parking

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity laws. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. The AI note-taking tool does not in any way assess or evaluate a candidate in relation to the hiring process and is simply an administrative tool used by Magellan. Magellan retains the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceeds through the initial screening process. If the applicant has questions or concerns about Magellan Aerospace’s AI note-taking tool, or wishes to opt out of its use, the applicant should notify Magellan Aerospace directly at any time during the recruitment or screening process