Project Manager

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots. We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and unparalleled safety record of more than 100 000 operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide. Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day

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**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Project Manager will manage and evaluate the different stages of projects and intervene from their designs to their deliveries, in order to ensure adherence to the Company’s expectations. The Project Manager will lead all aspects of the assigned projects, including but not limited to defining roles and responsibilities, kick offs, project scopes, work orders, timelines, budget tracking, internal & external communication, documentation, and archiving.
- Responsible for on-time delivery and complete project management from entry to delivery
- Create project scope, timeline, detailed work plan to identify roles and responsibilities to successfully complete the project
- Organize meetings throughout different stages of the project
- Establish, follow-up and ensure that all timelines (internal and external) are respected and processes are adhered to
- Conduct project status meetings, realign team, and provide feedback to project and leadership teams
- Propose process improvements
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and various departments
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

**Education and/or Work Experience Requirements**:

- 5 years of experience in project management or in a related field
- A university or college degree, an asset
- Have or working toward PMP certification, an asset
- Aviation experience, an asset
- Adaptability to listen, analyze, and convey new solutions to drive project performance and client satisfaction results
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- International travel may be required
- Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Safety, Teamwork, Focus, Innovation and Integrity
- Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values

**Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities**:
***You will have the following responsibilities in order to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program:
Employees are responsible for:

- Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
- Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
- Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.

**Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR**:
Position requires Level 2 Clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

**By joining Top Aces, you will find**:

- A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
- Opportunities for development and growth;
- Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
- A flexible schedule;
- Attractive benefit plan.

**_ _**Come share your passion with us Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and gender diversity.

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