Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

The Program

Manager is the primary interface to the customer; therefore, excellent communication skills, business acumen, and customer management skills are essential.

Customer

Relationship/Satisfaction – Program Manager is the key contact with the customer. Overall program status and any issues with regard to Quality, Delivery and cost are consistently reviewed and status understood. A solid customer relationship and customer satisfaction is a prime objective.

Define, Manage and Lead the overall planning and track the execution of multiple NPI projects to enable a successful implementation of future contracts. Produce and monitor overall project schedule for deliverables, integrating team schedules and identifying dependencies, conflicts and critical path. Ensure all delivery commitments are met, financial commitments tied to the delivery commitments are met, technical and financial issues are resolved Lead regular status meetings (with MAK senior management, with customers, etc) regarding the implementation of new contracts Current business development/Marketing – stay in touch with the customers to understand the market on their current product and any opportunity for increased business with those products as well as new products and business opportunities.

Maybe required to travel to customer facilities to present our capabilities. May be required to hosting / coordinating customer visits, tours and presentations.

The Program

Manager must be able to conduct these activities with little supervision.

Stakeholder Management

Be a critical interface with customers, MAK’s senior and corporate leadership, manufacturing, supplier management,



quality and engineering Provide excellent communication/relationship management both internally and externally. This includes overall status, schedules (deliveries and projects), accomplishments, areas that require improvement, customer feedback, etc.

Continuous

Improvement ~ Travel ~10-25% of travel time will be required for this position At least 10 years of program/project management experience leading and/or managing complex multi-disciplinary projects, preferably in the aerospace industry Project Management Certificate or Business Administration or Certification in Management Administration Outstanding analytical and organizational skills and solid understanding of product development and production processes. Excellent knowledge of production tools, processes, operations planning, Excel and Microsoft Project. Team player and creative thinker who is able to lead technical teams, cross-functional groups and vendors in accordance with plans.

We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan

Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated. Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies.

Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party.

📌 Program Manager - Full Time (Kitchener)
🏢 Magellan Aerospace
📍 Kitchener