Senior Program Execution Manager

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.

As a Senior Program Manager (SPM), the SPM focuses on leading complex projects from initiation to closure, overseeing scope, budget, and timelines while managing cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Key duties include strategic planning, resource allocation, process improvement, reporting to executives, and mentoring junior PMs, requiring strong leadership, communication.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; create detailed plans, schedules, and budgets; track progress and manage resources.

• Stakeholder & Team Management: Communicate regularly with stakeholders and executives; lead, motivate, and mentor project teams; resolve issues; manage vendors.

• Risk & Quality: Implement risk management plans; ensure quality standards and compliance; report on performance and risks.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to maturing project management methodologies; utilize project management tools (e.g., DevOps).

• Business Development: Assist with proposals, RFPs, and estimates. 

Mininum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business management, or related area of study.

• 10-15 years of experience as a Project Manager or similar role.

• Experience in managing delivery of customer-facing products or services.

• PMI or PMP certification or similar from an accredited organization.

• Aviation industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management: Planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, Agile/Waterfall methodologies.

• Leadership: Team motivation, conflict resolution, strategic thinking, decision-making.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for all levels, facilitation.

• Tools: Proficiency with project management software, strong analytical abilities.

• Experience: Proven track record with complex projects, managing multiple initiatives, and senior-level reporting. 

Benefits

• Group Insurance

• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Group RRSP

• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

• Sabbatical Leave

• Flex Time

• Enhanced Parental Leave

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