Project Manager

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Airbus is the leading manufacturer of helicopters used throughout Canada in roles such as law enforcement, EMS, oil, and gas, utility, transport: tour, corporate, and private business aviation. Airbus is proud to be a leading member of Canada’s aerospace sector with a proven track record of delivering economic benefits from coast to coast.

At Airbus, how we work is just as important as what we produce. We are guided by a set of six values, each chosen by the very people who embody them. Customer focus, integrity, respect, creativity, reliability, and teamwork. These values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique blend of qualities found in every member of our global family. We feel, act, and behave as one large family, and create an engaging and inclusive workplace that favors well-being, fun, and trust to drive teamwork. 

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Airbus Helicopters Canada is an industry-leading manufacturer, and we are looking to hire an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our team in Fort Erie, O.N., on a full-time basis. A hybrid work schedule is available after a training period, with occasional domestic/international travel required. 

The Project Manager is responsible for leading all activities related to new aircraft completions and supporting the sales team in quoting and completing helicopters to the specifications of Canadian customers. The PM will assist in coordinating all involved departments, establish, monitor, and revise schedules and budgets, track and manage changes, support the writing of contracts and manage their execution, and assess and manage risks. 

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage (execute, define, deliver and control) Helicopter Completions Projects, satisfying overall cost, delivery, and quality targets
• Manage the Integrated Project Team consisting of Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, Operations, and/or Customer Support, among others
• Conduct contract review meetings for new aircraft completions
• Translate the executed contracts into a Statement of Work which will be distributed to the relevant departments, control revisions, and manage changes
• Monitor all aspects of the aircraft completion for compliance to contract and acceptance date
• Evaluate and challenge productivity targets and results
• Continuous monitoring of project progress and implementation of countermeasures to maintain on-time delivery
• Provide inputs to the department’s production schedule and workload planning
• Review Gross Margin analysis for new aircraft deliveries and be responsible for project budgeting
• Prepare business cases for new engineering development projects
• Coordinate Engineering, Planning, and/or Customer Support inputs for new aircraft completions, rebuild or retrofit quotations
• Conduct Pre-Contract meetings for new aircraft completions and document program risks highlighted at the quote stage

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you must possess 3+ years of experience in project management, logistics, aviation, or equivalent, and an undergraduate degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field. 

As our ideal candidate, you are a highly resourceful team player, with excellent organization, management, and prioritization skills. You are eager to learn, while actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions, with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build rapport with all internal and external stakeholders. 

The following assets are preferred, but not required:

• PMI and/or PMP certification 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project, with expert-level knowledge of spreadsheets
• Experience using SAP Enterprise Resource Planning System 
• Working knowledge with Google Suite products
• Experience in identifying risks and appropriate mitigations

Above all, you have demonstrated ability to take initiative, while being highly accountable, proactive, and diligent when putting your skills to the test and building relationships.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive salary dependent on experience, as well as the following benefits:

• Company-paid health, vision, and dental package
• Pension plan
• Employee assistance program 
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid personal time off
• Company stock options
• Progressive vacation accruals 
• Employee recognition programs and potential year-end bonus 
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Monthly social and employee engagement events and annual holiday parties!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!