Mission
Role Overview
We are seeking a Project Engineering & Integration Focal to lead and drive challenging missionized aircraft programs. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical and integration link between project management, multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and external customers to ensure complex aerospace projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Program Execution & Governance
Project Planning: Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed technical schedules, milestones, and budgets from initial conceptual design through aircraft certification.
Task Management: Plan and track engineering tasks, estimate levels of effort, map task interdependencies, and align engineering resources to achieve project objectives.
Financial Oversight: Monitor project financials and track technical activities against target budgets.
Deliverables & Documentation: Manage all technical requirements documentation and hold direct accountability for the timely submission of all contract deliverables.
Reporting & Governance: Prepare and present status, cost, and schedule updates to executive management through structured governance meetings.
Stakeholder & Supplier Integration
Technical Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical roadblocks, evaluate risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Interface directly with the Program Management Office (PMO), customer technical and PMO representatives, and external suppliers.
Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and transparent communication across internal teams, functional areas, suppliers, and client representatives.
Supplier Coordination: Direct and coordinate supplier activities to ensure deliverables meet schedule, cost, and technical specifications.
Profil
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance.
Aerospace Experience: Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within the aerospace industry (a background in technical engineering is an asset).
Domain Expertise: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with the aircraft development lifecycle, from concept through flight certification.
Special Mission Knowledge: Technical knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, and special mission equipment is preferred.
Tools & Technical Skills
Project Management Tools: Expert-level proficiency in MS Project.
Presentation & Analytics: Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel for executive reporting and data analysis.
Compliance & Security
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and Controlled Goods Program regulations.
Clearance Eligibility: Must be eligible to view, handle, and store ITAR/Controlled Goods materials.
Military/Gov Experience: Prior exposure to government or military flight operations is considered a strong asset.
Language & Soft Skills
Bilingualism: Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken).
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence, align, and direct multidisciplinary stakeholders without direct positional authority.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required by program milestones.