Project Manager - Transition-In

• Work with the Finance Team tomanage project budgets,trackexpenditures,forecasting,andensurecost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Allocate andoptimizeresources effectively, ensuring teams have the necessary tools, materials, and support to execute project tasks.

• Ensure projects adhere to regulations, safety standards, and quality guidelines.

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and milestones.
• Foster positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to promote collaboration and effective communication.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, following PAL’s Project Management Methodology, including project management plans, progress reports, and change control.
• Prepare detailed project reports for management review, summarizing project status, challenges, and achievements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business or a related subject, is desired
• PMP certification (active) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Proven experience within defence, aerospace, and complex operational environments.
• Strong understanding of RCAF Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) processes, RCAF Technical Airworthiness, RCAF Operational Airworthiness, RCAF Investigative Airworthiness or RCAF Training systems is a significant asset.
• Five to seven (5–7) years of direct work experience in project management.
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and execution of project management methods, including the application of Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated results-oriented approach to projects.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, including technical, professional, and senior management.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, technology management, and internal controls.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to create and edit project documents, materials, and presentations.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, MS Project, and Jama software.

Incumbent must be able to obtain the required level of Government of Canada Personnel Security Clearance.

What PAL Aerospace offers you:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for growth.
• PAL Days between Christmas & New Years.

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead, build, and serve.

Apply now and help shape the future of Canadian aircrew training.

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