Lead Start Up Program Manager

3 weeks ago


Fort Erie, Canada Fleet Canada Inc. Full time

Reporting to the Vice President, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager (Start-Up) Lead to join our team. As the Program Manager (Start-Up) Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of various projects and a major program launch within our organization. You will collaborate closely with different teams to ensure alignment, clear communication, and effective progress tracking.

Work to be performed:
Program Leadership:
Lead the development and execution of a major strategic program and team that support the company's goals and objectives.
Analyzes customer and company policies, philosophy and procedures relative to requirements for bid, statements of work, proposals, contract amendments and similar documents applying the area of responsibility within a major program.
Provides technical or functional direction, guidance, and motivation to cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Act as a primary point of contact for program-related matters, both internally and externally.
Project Management:
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Prepares operational directives for implementation of contractual obligations. Reviews and evaluates customer requests for changes or revisions to contracts and evaluates and coordinates engineering change proposals for assigned area of responsibility. Investigates and reconciles significant contract changes.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure that projects are executed within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining a high level of quality.
Team Collaboration:
Collaborate with various teams and departments, to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
Foster a collaborative environment and facilitate effective communication among team members to drive project success.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Engage with stakeholders, both internal and external, to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.
Present project status, key performance indicators, and insights to leadership and stakeholders.
Resource Management:
Allocate resources effectively to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
Identify resource gaps and work with relevant teams to address them.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance program and project management methodologies.
Drive the adoption of efficient tools and processes to optimize project execution.
Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably within startups or fast-paced environments.
Strong understanding of aerospace and the challenges faced by program start-ups.
Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
Certifications such as PMP or similar, are a plus.



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