Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce, or management.
10+ years of experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Familiarity with nuclear application standards and industrial I&C systems is an asset.
Proven leadership in full project lifecycle management.
Adept in planning Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, simulations, and commissioning activities.
Strong ability to build cross-functional relationships and solve problems collaboratively.
Skilled in risk management and cost control for multimillion-dollar projects.
Responsibilities
Ensure major projects are managed across various company functional groups.
Lead strategic projects and assist with bids and proposals.
Guide and decide on project issues as they arise.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and project control guidelines.
Manage relationships and expectations with domestic and international customers.
Liaise with stakeholders to ensure technical, schedule, and budget compliance.
Evaluate project risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
Benefits
Eligibility for participation in the Controlled Goods Program.
Opportunity for travel (10% of the time).
Support for professional development and training in advanced project management methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead Program Manager
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Code: 40590
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $100,500 - $150,500 CDN annually
Essential Functions:
Ensures major projects and programs are managed across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Lead strategic projects; and provide support with bids and proposal.
Provide guidance and make decisions on project issues
Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control guidelines.
Interfacing and managing relationships and expectations with Domestic and International customers.
Liaise with all stakeholders and departments to ensure technical, schedule and budget compliance;
Management of suppliers/subcontractors and manufacturers of products for the projects
Evaluate project risk and develop mitigation plans, as required;
Review project expenditure, cash collection and EAC forecasts;
Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and Lead and participate in Internal monthly project status reviews.
Keep management fully informed on progress.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, commerce or management.
10+ years' experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects .
Familiarity with various standards pertaining to nuclear applications would be an asset.
Familiarity with industrial I&C (Instrumentation & Control) systems, digital control platforms, and plant automation architectures would be an asset.
Proven leadership managing full project lifecycle from requirements definition through design, integration, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
Adept at planning and overseeing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), simulation/testing programs, and commissioning activities.
Recognized for building strong, cross-functional relationships and driving collaborative problem solving across engineering, operations, and field services to deliver integrated solutions.
Extensive experience managing vendor interfaces, engineering deliverables, and configuration baselines.
Skilled in risk management, schedule development, earned-value tracking, and cost control for multimillion-dollar projects.
Effective communicator able to translate project status, constraints, and decisions to technical teams, management, and external partners.
Track record of establishing robust change-management processes and maintaining alignment with stakeholders.
Proficient with project management methodologies and tools (PMBOK, Agile hybrid approaches, MS Project SharePoint, collaborative PM platforms).
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills both in French and English.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance.
