Program Manager I – Ajax, ON
Location: Ajax, ON
Term: Contract position – 12 months (extendable)
Shift: Days – Monday to Friday – 8 am to 4:30 pm
Pay Rate: $25 to $28 per hour (based on experience)
- Coordinates and oversees activities related to execution of a contract or contract subset
- Provides a single point of contact for program related inquiries
- Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between engineering, certification and supply chain and coordinates the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals by performing the following duties
- Provides the customer with a direct point of contact for contracts which are prototype in nature, technical and of moderate value
- Facilitates team cohesiveness through strong communication, unity of purpose and commitment
- Responsible for comprehending the Statement of Work and contract for assigned projects and ensuring that both company and the customer comply with both
- Responsible for ensuring that assigned small- to mid-scale projects progress on schedule within budget and meet or exceed quality standards; this may include post-delivery support
- Responsible for communicating concise and comprehensive program statuses and priorities to the program team
- Organizes and facilitates contractual coordination and milestone meetings
- Participates in, and guides, Change Order process and activity to approved thresholds for assigned projects
- Keeps the customer and executive management informed of the current status of all significant aspects of each assigned project through program reviews, status reports, meetings, etc.
- Facilitates inter- and intra-departmental coordination to support project requirements
- Provides planning and leadership which will minimize problems or conflicts and provide leadership in developing team-based solutions to problems as they arise
- Coordinates with internal departments to ensure that the activities of other companies, vendors or individuals support project requirements
- Oversees Modification Center activity and schedules
- May negotiate revised delivery dates, costs or other proposal/contract parameters
- Facilitates a positive relationship with customers
- Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts
- Experience: 1-3 years’ experience and/or training
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in Engineering or a related discipline from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience preferred
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
- Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others
To apply please submit resume to Lisa at: lisa@cantech.agency
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