About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make our engines more efficient and reliable. Our engines support essential missions, from passenger and cargo transport to emergency medical services, humanitarian operations and firefighting around the world.

An employer of choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for 2026 by Forbes, for the 11th consecutive year. The company also ranked first among aerospace and defense employers in the country. In addition, our headquarters consistently ranks among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada and globally.

Why join our team?

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as Senior Manager, Intangible Transfers and Automated Export Compliance System (AECS). This position reports directly to the Director, International Trade, DT/GT and Automated Export Control Systems (AECS) and is part of the organization led by the Associate Director, Digital Tool Portfolio for Intangible Transfers, Master Data and Infrastructure Solutions.

The position is located at our Longueuil facility, Monday through Friday, on a flexible schedule and exclusively in person.

What will your daily life look like?

• Lead the integration of International Trade (GT) law requirements into computerized systems, ensuring that International Trade (GT) law requirements are considered in the early stages of projects, applications and digital solutions at Pratt & Whitney and its sites globally.

• Act as a senior Global Trade advisor to DT and business transformation initiatives, with deep knowledge in the following areas: Classification Management, Tangible and Intangible Transfer Authorizations, Sanctions and Vetting

• Translate GT requirements into clear business and technology requirements, and be able to explain, defend and challenge them with project teams, DT, business leaders and senior stakeholders.

• Identify compliance risks, gaps and alignment issues, formulate practical recommendations and drive issues to resolution or escalate to the director when required.

• Assume responsibility for assigned technology areas, including Classification Management (JC) and Authorization tools, identity management, control identifier management and GT employee management solutions.

• Provide DT/GT functional oversight of assigned infrastructure, cloud environments, data platforms, DevSecOps environments, AI and analytics solutions, and file sharing environments.

• Ensure that appropriate international trade law controls and requirements are integrated into system architecture, processes and technology solutions.

• Lead GT requirements related to master data, records retention and export registers, including classification data, country groupings, approvers and tools such as Export Aggregator, Centralized Logging, ExLog and EwidApp.

• Ensure data quality, traceability and regulatory requirements are maintained in assigned systems.

• Co-lead assigned AECS work streams, advancing automation, data-driven controls and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).

• Support the Associate Director in managing the DT/GT digital portfolio, including planning, prioritization, delivery tracking, risks, dependencies, and budget and resource planning.

• Pilot assigned initiatives from requirements definition to implementation, ensuring business results, compliance objectives and delivery commitments are met.

• Lead cross-functional teams and work streams bringing together members from International Trade (GT), Digital Technology (DT) and business sectors, using influence to drive alignment and remove barriers.

• Represent the organization and International Trade (GT) pillars in assigned enterprise and corporate digital transformation initiatives and ensure that business needs, compliance risks and operational impacts are well understood.

• Challenge the status quo and identify opportunities to simplify, automate and improve International Trade compliance through technology, data and processes.

• Ensure clear visibility to the director and senior management regarding progress, risks, decisions and recommendations.

• Travel between company sites as needed, approximately 10% of the time.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of experience in functions related to ITAR, EAR compliance and US sanctions regulations, utilizing automated export control tools such as classification software, SAP GTS, etc.; OR

• Graduate degree and at least 7 years of experience in functions related to ITAR, EAR compliance and US sanctions regulations, utilizing automated export control tools such as classification software, SAP GTS, etc.

• This position operates in a French-speaking work environment, however it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may originate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with international clients, suppliers or colleagues.

What we offer

• Retirement and savings plan program with employer contribution

• Collective insurance program

• Advancement opportunities (career progression)

• Merit program or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycares

• Transit accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine form is used without discrimination and solely to lighten the text. We will review job applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness and rigor to design, manufacture and maintain the world's most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day; you just have to look up. Are you ready to push your limits?

The successful candidate must undergo a criminal background check and obtain all necessary authorizations related to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. The job offer is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required authorizations. If these conditions are not met, the job offer will be withdrawn.