Deputy Program Manager, Airborne MAISR Program

We are currently hiring for a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to support our Manned Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MAISR) In-Service Support (ISS) Program. This is a long-term program in which General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada and our partner, Voyageur Aviation, will provide a full-suite of maintenance and engineering services for the Royal Canadian Air Forces new fleet of Beechcraft King-Air 350 Extended Range aircraft and its ground training devices.

The services include airworthiness, program management, flight safety, maintenance, materiel management, technical publications, and engineering support to modifications. We will provide these services at their Main Operating Base 8 Wing, Trenton, Ontario and wherever and whenever the aircraft are deployed internationally in support of DND operations.

The Deputy Program Manager may be co-located with the MAISR Weapon System (WSM) team in Ottawa and be the prime program point of contact for technical matters. Although the Program Manager has overall accountability for the successful execution of the Program, some of the work tasks associated with the Program Manager roles and responsibilities will be delegated to the Deputy Program Manager.

You will be responsible for the following activities, but not limited to:

• Responsible to work with the MAISR ISS WSM on short and long-term planning
• Work with WSM in identifying customer needs and support with Statement of Work generation
• Work with WSM in prioritizing activities for Team Certas
• Liaise with DND Airworthiness auditors (exchange documentation, obtain clarification and/or response to queries as applicable
• Responsible to ensure short and long-term plans are communicated and understood by the program team, and status is reported in a timely manner;
• Responsible for tracking and reporting of program performance
• Coordinating with WSM regarding timing for reporting, meetings, etc. and addressing WSM technical issues and feedback
• Support the Program Manager as duties assigned

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems or Computer) or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional certificate would be an asset

Knowledge/Experience:

• Skilled in managing programs according to cost, schedule, and quality commitments
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Desire and capability to interact effectively with customers to influence, negotiate, assure a level of intimacy and satisfaction, and grow the assigned portfolio
• Leadership skills including interpersonal skills and collaboration
• Strong writing skills and experience writing program management plans
• Familiarity with project planning techniques and fiscal management