Project Manager
About the role
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.
Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.
Profile
The Project Manager will work directly with the Engineering team and liaise with staff from all internal departments including Procurement, Programs, Customer service, Production, Technical Support, Spares, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Finance. The Project Manager will also interact with customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Project Management leadership.
- Manage multiple projects dealing with changes to the basic aircraft, options, and in-service requests.
- Identify and communicate risks and roadblock.
- Be responsible for leading your projects from launch to successful Implementation in Production &/or In -service solution.
- Provide Project leadership for resolution of issues & coordinate multi-discipline activities.
- Manage cross functional projects within schedule, budget, and quality to support aftermarket activities and new customers.
- Project manage aerospace certification requirements for new programs.
- Chair, coordinate and support technical (PDR, CDR) and Management reviews.
- Manage and develop strong functional, supplier and partner relationships.
- Responsible for creation and on-going review of Estimates vs Actuals along with capacity planning for your Projects in conjunction with Engineering Management until Project completion.
- Evaluate, schedule, and budget any required program.
- Ensure quality and risk management, as well as governance and team coordination of the programs to comply with company strategy and targets.
- Apply project management, and appropriate business practices in managing internal and external work enabling satisfaction of project outcomes.
- Support Governance requirements and ongoing update of systems to ensure project details are current and clear.
- Participate in intra-company coordination supporting the efficient execution of work activities.
- Ensure application of professional standards and company processes are followed in accomplishing work activities.
- Support Project Management Initiatives, involvement in process evolution and alignment with new tools and business requirements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Project & Change Management with minimum of 8 Years of experience, within a multi-function, multi-level organizational environment.
- Project Management experience in an Aerospace related environment is considered an asset.
- Experience in new aerospace certification programs.
- Previous experience with managing multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
Skills
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent ability to communicate a strategy using PowerPoint and to work with Excel and MS-Project.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
- You have excellent project management, communication, organizational, customer service and time management skills, foresight, accuracy and commitment to objectives and responsibilities.
- You have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.
- Candidate must be self-motivated, autonomous and enthusiastic, possess excellent written and verbal communications and human relations skills and be willing to travel.
At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.
Project Manager
About the role
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.
Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.
Profile
The Project Manager will work directly with the Engineering team and liaise with staff from all internal departments including Procurement, Programs, Customer service, Production, Technical Support, Spares, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Finance. The Project Manager will also interact with customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Project Management leadership.
- Manage multiple projects dealing with changes to the basic aircraft, options, and in-service requests.
- Identify and communicate risks and roadblock.
- Be responsible for leading your projects from launch to successful Implementation in Production &/or In -service solution.
- Provide Project leadership for resolution of issues & coordinate multi-discipline activities.
- Manage cross functional projects within schedule, budget, and quality to support aftermarket activities and new customers.
- Project manage aerospace certification requirements for new programs.
- Chair, coordinate and support technical (PDR, CDR) and Management reviews.
- Manage and develop strong functional, supplier and partner relationships.
- Responsible for creation and on-going review of Estimates vs Actuals along with capacity planning for your Projects in conjunction with Engineering Management until Project completion.
- Evaluate, schedule, and budget any required program.
- Ensure quality and risk management, as well as governance and team coordination of the programs to comply with company strategy and targets.
- Apply project management, and appropriate business practices in managing internal and external work enabling satisfaction of project outcomes.
- Support Governance requirements and ongoing update of systems to ensure project details are current and clear.
- Participate in intra-company coordination supporting the efficient execution of work activities.
- Ensure application of professional standards and company processes are followed in accomplishing work activities.
- Support Project Management Initiatives, involvement in process evolution and alignment with new tools and business requirements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Project & Change Management with minimum of 8 Years of experience, within a multi-function, multi-level organizational environment.
- Project Management experience in an Aerospace related environment is considered an asset.
- Experience in new aerospace certification programs.
- Previous experience with managing multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
Skills
- Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent ability to communicate a strategy using PowerPoint and to work with Excel and MS-Project.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and work effectively with people at all organizational levels.
- You have excellent project management, communication, organizational, customer service and time management skills, foresight, accuracy and commitment to objectives and responsibilities.
- You have the ability to work as part of a team or individually.
- Candidate must be self-motivated, autonomous and enthusiastic, possess excellent written and verbal communications and human relations skills and be willing to travel.
At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.