Program Manager, PMO

Wolf Advanced Technology

$110K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or related engineering field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware-focused project management
  • Proven experience in building schedules and managing resources
  • Strong background in project lifecycle management within aerospace and defence or adjacent industries
  • Working knowledge of project planning tools like Microsoft Project or similar

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of hardware product development programs
  • Develop detailed project schedules and resource plans
  • Facilitate alignment between engineering, sales, procurement, and logistics teams
  • Communicate program progress, risks, and key decisions with stakeholders
  • Proactively identify and resolve program challenges
  • Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
  • Engage with engineering teams to ensure full requirement capture

Benefits

  • Health Care Spending Account and disability plans
  • Two weeks of paid vacation plus company-wide holiday shutdown
  • Profit-sharing program after one year of service
  • Structured hybrid work environment
  • Relocation support for candidates moving to Aurora area
  • Access to training and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture with regular social activities
Full Job Description
  • Lead end-to-end program delivery at WOLF, driving complex hardware product development from initial requirements through to release in a fast-paced aerospace and defence environment
  • Earn a competitive annual salary of $110,000-$150,000 with comprehensive benefits
  • Join WOLF's high-performance engineering team to deliver mission-critical technologies that power next-generation aerospace and defence systems


Your Mission Brief

WOLF is on the hunt for a full-time Program Manager, PMO to join our mission-driven, cross-functional team in Aurora, ON. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week, along with the understanding that additional in-office days may be required based on business needs.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Innovation Officer, you'll play a mission-critical role in driving complex product programs from kickoff through delivery, owning timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, and customer teams.

This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where you'll sit at the centre of execution. You'll work closely with engineering, sales, procurement, and logistics, taking full ownership of program delivery in a hands-on capacity within a lean structure where you manage scheduling, coordination, and execution directly.

As Program Manager, PMO at WOLF, you might...

  • Drive program delivery: Lead new product orders from initial requirements through to release, owning timelines, scope, and deliverables
  • Build execution plans: Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and program artifacts that guide teams through each phase
  • Align cross-functional teams: Work closely with engineering, sales, procurement, and logistics to ensure clarity, accountability, and forward momentum
  • Own program communication: Keep stakeholders aligned on progress, risks, and key decisions across internal teams and customers
  • Identify and solve risks: Proactively surface program challenges and lead solutions to keep delivery on track
  • Track and improve performance: Monitor program metrics, adjust plans, and drive continuous improvement across projects
  • Stay close to engineering execution: Engage with teams on BOM structures, component strategy, and schematic and PCB development to ensure requirements are fully captured
  • Take full ownership of delivery: Step into a hands-on role where you manage scheduling, coordination, and execution without relying on large support structures


If you're ready to take ownership of complex programs and thrive in a hands-on, high-accountability environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact at WOLF.

To read the full position description, please click here.

Your Edge

You hold a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or related engineering discipline, with 5+ years of hands-on experience leading projects or programs within technical, hardware-focused environments. You bring a strong foundation in project or program management, with proven experience building schedules, managing resources, and driving execution across the full project lifecycle.

Your background may come from aerospace and defence or adjacent industries such as automotive, computing, or embedded systems, where you've worked closely with engineering teams to deliver complex products. You are comfortable operating in a highly technical environment, with working knowledge of project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or similar platforms, and a clear understanding of how to manage scope, timelines, and risk in real-world delivery scenarios.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Project ownership experience: Demonstrated ability to lead projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, and delivery rather than supporting as a contributor
  • Scheduling tools expertise: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, or similar tools beyond basic spreadsheet tracking
  • Engineering alignment: Ability to work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software teams in a hardware-focused development environment
  • Program execution mindset: Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities including scheduling, risk management, and coordination in a lean structure
  • Technical environment exposure: Familiarity with complex product development involving electronics, embedded systems, or computing hardware
  • Risk and issue management: Practical experience identifying, communicating, and resolving project risks to maintain delivery timelines
  • Customer and stakeholder coordination: Experience managing expectations, deliverables, and communication across internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Process and workflow discipline: Understanding of structured project workflows and the ability to ensure readiness at each stage of execution
  • Industry tools and standards: Exposure to AS9100 environments and tools such as Omnify, SAP, or Power BI is considered (asset)
  • Domain experience: Experience working with video, graphics, or high-performance computing technologies (asset)
  • Certification: PMP certification or progress toward certification (asset)


In this role, your ability to take ownership, drive execution, and operate confidently in a technical environment will directly contribute to the successful delivery of mission-critical aerospace and defence programs at WOLF.

About the Benefits

At WOLF, we invest in you, not just through a competitive base tailored to your skills and experience, but with a benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and long-term success. Here is what you can look forward to:

  • Competitive Compensation: $110,000 to $150,000, based on your experience and scope of responsibility
  • Wellness and Coverage: Health Care Spending Account, short- and long-term disability plans, and a monthly wellness allowance
  • Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation, negotiable, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown
  • Profit Sharing: Participate in WOLF's profit-sharing program after one year of service
  • Hybrid Work Environment: Structured hybrid model with in-office collaboration and flexibility based on business needs
  • Relocation Support: Available for the right candidate relocating to the Aurora area
  • Professional Development: Access to training, certifications, and development opportunities to support your growth
  • Team Culture: A collaborative, high-performance environment with regular team events, social activities, and company-wide initiatives


Join WOLF and play a key role in delivering mission-critical technologies for the aerospace and defence industry.

Join us at WOLF and be part of a team dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions for the world's most demanding markets. Apply today!

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