Position Summary:

Reporting to the Program Manager Twin Otter, the Program Manager Twin Otter Recurring and Refurbishing   is responsible for leading cross-functional projects from initiation through execution, ensuring delivery on schedule, budget, and quality targets. This role acts as a key liaison between internal departments, including Manufacturing, Sales, Operations, Engineering, Technical Services, Legal, HR, Finance, and Executive Leadership—as well as external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full accountability for achieving approved project objectives, managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans aligned with approved goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting scope, schedule, cost, and quality; escalate when necessary.
• Implement and maintain effective communication and governance frameworks to keep sponsors and stakeholders informed.
• Manage change processes, ensuring milestones are met within committed schedules and budgets.
• Monitor and report on risk and contingency plans within integrated change initiatives.
• Establish and control project budgets using DHC cost management tools.
• Define and monitor quality criteria, ensuring all projects meet or exceed established standards.
• Drive timely decision-making through appropriate governance and regular progress reporting.
• Communicate clear objectives, timelines, and priorities to project teams; hold team members accountable and provide feedback to functional management.
• Oversee cross-functional projects supporting organizational change, engineering, manufacturing, and operations within schedule, budget, and quality constraints.
• Schedule, budget, and evaluate program activities, ensuring alignment with company strategy and risk management practices.
• Apply project management best practices to manage internal and external deliverables with high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, to ensure efficient program execution.
• Adhere to professional standards and company processes in all program activities.
• Represent De Havilland professionally and courteously in all communications.

Education & Experience:

• 10 years of progressive project management experience in multi-functional, multi-level organizational environments.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Aerospace, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a large component manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Proven experience in program/change management, including evaluating and harmonizing change plans.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and cost estimates.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and ERP systems.
• Strong team orientation and collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Calm and controlled under pressure, maintaining focus on metrics and outcomes.
• Critical thinker able to navigate complex, ambiguous situations.

Work Location & Conditions:

• Position based in Calgary, Alberta.
• Full-time, on-site work required in a collaborative and innovative office environment.
• Occasional short-notice travel may be required.
• Flexibility in schedule may be necessary.