Senior Manager, Digital Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation

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 truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

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. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Shape the future of Digital Manufacturing. Inspire talent. Turn ambition into measurable results.

Are you looking to play a strategic role in transforming manufacturing operations while developing a talented and engaged team? This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategy & Digital Transformation, you will join a team at the heart of our manufacturing evolution. Our mission is to connect people, processes, and technology to accelerate innovation, improve operational performance, and build the digital capabilities of tomorrow.

As Senior Manager, Digital Manufacturing, you will have the opportunity to shape the vision and strategic priorities of Digital Manufacturing, influence key investment decisions, and contribute to transformation initiatives that deliver tangible value across the organization.

You will lead a dynamic team that brings together seasoned professionals and emerging talent. Your leadership will be instrumental in leveraging diverse expertise, encouraging fresh perspectives, and creating an environment where collaboration, empowerment, and professional growth thrive.

Join us to build more than digital solutions: help shape the future of our manufacturing operations and develop the talent that will drive this transformation forward.

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

• Define and evolve the Digital Manufacturing strategy and capability roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and manufacturing performance objectives.
• Lead, engage, and develop a multidisciplinary team of emerging talent and experienced professionals, fostering mentorship, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.
• Guide and prioritize the digital product and capability portfolio, assess investment opportunities, and maximize business value across the organization.
• Coach and support Product Managers, and Business Value Stream Managers to ensure alignment of roadmaps, priorities, and expected business outcomes.
• Champion and drive the harmonization of manufacturing processes and digital capabilities across sites, while considering their specific operational needs.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, business objectives, and benefit realization plans to measure the impact of digital initiatives.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Digital Technology, promoting trust, mutual understanding, and cross-functional alignment to drive shared priorities and enable effective strategic decision-making.
• Ensure alignment between strategy, business needs, and solution implementation by partnering with transformation, program delivery, and organizational development teams.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in team management, digital transformation, or strategic leadership.
• French and English proficiency: Advanced proficiency in both spoken and written French and English to effectively collaborate with internal teams and partners at both local and international levels.
• Leadership and engagement: Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to inspire, influence, and align stakeholders around shared objectives.
• Strategic vision and business acumen: Ability to develop strategies and roadmaps, manage digital product portfolios, prioritize investments, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

• Digital Manufacturing expertise: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, digital technologies, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution/Operations Management (MES/MOM) systems. Experience in systems integration, traceability, or manufacturing data management is considered an asset.
• Collaboration and transformation: Excellent communication, complex problem-solving, and change management skills, combined with a mindset focused on innovation, process harmonization, and continuous improvement. Experience in multi-site environments and knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies are considered assets.

• 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

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.