Senior Manager, Project Management

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 flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that matter—from transporting people and essential goods to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression worldwide.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition, and ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in Canada.

Why join our team?

We are redefining how Operations will be led globally. Our department defines strategies, manages risks and investments, and leads strategic projects to achieve our goals. We are driving a transformation that will significantly impact manufacturing sites, the supply chain, and our customers worldwide. It's a unique opportunity to grow while leaving your mark on the future of Operations at P&WC.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring the organization's strategic projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and performance objectives.

Work closely with internal stakeholders (project and core engineering, aftermarket support, Advanced Industrialisation OPE, supply chain, manufacturing, A&T) in Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to ensure alignment across departments and facilitate development of new components and engines from concept to Program Go or project conclusion.

Act as the Advanced Industrialisation primary point of contact with suppliers, partners and sites, coordinating program requirements and communicating project specifications, timelines and expectations.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, Monday to Friday with flexible hours and exclusively on‑site.

What will your day‑to‑day look like?

• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for project execution.
• Monitor deliverables, milestones, and performance indicators.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders (clients, suppliers, internal teams).
• Prepare progress reports and present results to management.
• Lead project teams and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Support Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments for new technologies.

This position requires frequent travel and variable hours to support suppliers, partners and manufacturing, assembly and test sites.

What do you need to be successful?

• University degree in project management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing complex projects.
• Ability to influence complex, multi‑site projects involving suppliers, partners and sites and act as an agent of change and transformation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and understand internal and external operational challenges.
• Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

This position is part of a French‑speaking work environment; a basic knowledge of English is required to understand some specialized work instructions, drawings and technical terms from international organizations.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions.
• Group insurance program.
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression).
• Merit or recognition program.
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care.
• Recreational and sports club.
• Nearby daycares.
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking.

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for ease of reading. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances related to handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances.