IPDT Leader

Sogeclair Digital Engineering

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ten years of engineering technical leadership experience in aerospace and/or Defense industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace).
  • Advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling and change management.
  • Strong leadership skills to mobilize teams and foster collaboration.
  • Deep understanding of new program development and Defense project processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, PLM, and ERP systems.
  • Proactive, results-oriented with a focus on process improvement.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to influence and build consensus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of the development program from definition to deliveries.
  • Integrate and harmonize technical, operational, financial, and risk management aspects.
  • Participate in reviews with customers, suppliers, and management, managing expectations.
  • Manage program budget cycles and financial commitments, providing monthly visibility.
  • Oversee risk management and issue resolutions for assigned projects.
  • Assist in preparing the annual product plan defining strategic objectives.
  • Implement areas of product change management and performance targets.

Benefits

  • International and multicultural work environment.
  • Access to internal mobility opportunities.
  • Continuous training and development.
  • Social benefits including RRSP with employer contribution, group insurance, telecare, 5 personal days, and an additional week off during holidays.
Full Job Description
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead all phases of the development program, from program and technical definition to successful deliveries to our customers. This includes strategic planning, governance, organization, business management, direction, and control.
  • Lead the integration and harmonization of all aspects of the development program including the technical, operational, financial, suppliers, options management, schedules / milestones and risk management, in lined with the program requirements and objectives.
  • Participate in program, engineering, customer, marketing and supplier reviews providing support and visibility to the teams, suppliers, customers and management. Manage customer expectations through regular interactions and formal meetings.
  • Manage the development program budget cycle and support the financial governance associated. Provide visibility on the monthly actuals. Prepare the forecast exercises, aligning cross-functional teams to ensure financial commitments are met.
  • Oversee risk management and issue resolution for relevant assigned projects.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual product plan to define key strategic issues and objectives and in developing specific initiatives in support of those objectives.
  • Lead the implementation in the areas of product change management, aircraft options management, mockups and simulators & training, earned value management, performance / reliability targets, as assigned.
  • Extensive experience with civil and/or military certification processes, including 14 CFR Part 25, and familiarity working within an ODA.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS

  • You have ten (10) years of experience with engineering technical leadership, which can include program and organizational management, within the aerospace and/or Defense industry.
  • You hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace).
  • You have advanced knowledge of program/project scheduling, as well as changing management processes for activities and products.
  • You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to mobilize teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
  • You have a deep understanding of the functional responsibilities and internal processes of teams supporting new program development, Defense projects, and business processes.
  • You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as familiarity with PLM and ERP systems, databases, and applications.
  • You are proactive, results-oriented, and innovative with a focus on process improvement.
  • You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build consensus without formal authority.
  • You are capable of working independently as well as in teams in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the individual and program level to meet performance objectives.


SOGECLAIR promotes diversity and inclusion as part of essential elements of its performance and is committed to recruiting without discrimination.

Our recruitment process:

📞 A quick pre-qualification phone interview

A technical and HR interview

A second technical interview (optional)

Welcome aboard!

Benefits

Working at SOGECLAIR also means :

  • Enjoying an international and multicultural work environment
  • Having access to internal mobility opportunities
  • Gaining valuable knowledge through continuous training
  • Benefiting from a range of social benefits and advantages: RRSP (with employer contribution), group insurance (50% employer coverage), telecare , 5 personal days, and an additional week off during the holiday season


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