Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Program Manager - Aerospace and Defense

Curtiss-Wright Corporation$120K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of program management experience in Aerospace and Defense
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Project management, negotiation, and strategic planning expertise

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage comprehensive program plans with timelines and budgets
  • Define and implement strategic initiatives in core programs
  • Create and manage documentation and change management processes
  • Oversee program management tasks and establish scheduling standards
  • Exercise judgment in planning and executing complex projects

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical initiatives
  • Engagement with diverse aerospace and defense projects
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work at a recognized leader in defense technologies
Full Job Description

Program Manager - Aerospace and Defense

As a Program Manager you will be responsible for the performance of a program or multiple smaller programs in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines. Oversees the coordinates multiple projects within a specific program to ensure alignment with organizational goals and successful execution.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

  • Develops and manages comprehensive program plans, including project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. Ensures alignment with organizational strategies and objectives. (20%)

  • Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core programs. Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. (20%)

  • Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc. (20%)

  • Oversees program management tasks and develops standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting. (20%)

  • Exercises judgment and delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects/programs. (20%)

What You Bring:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills

  • Fosters a collaborative work environment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Possesses project management, negotiation, transaction structuring internal transaction, and strategic planning skills

Curtiss-Wright's Indal Technologies specializes in helicopter securing and traversing systems, marine hangar doors, sonar handling systems, towed line array handling systems, sonar domes, towed bodies and fairings, and aviation support systems including horizon reference, pilot cues, and helicopter tie-down fittings for the world's navies.

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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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