Senior Project Manager - Military/Defence/Aerospace (Rivière-du-Loup)

Senior Project Manager - Military/Defence/Aerospace

Our client, a supplier of advanced manufacturing and high‑precision CNC machining to the global defence, aerospace, automotive, and heavy industrial sectors, is seeking a Senior Project Manager.

Key Factors:

• Defence Contract & Program Management
• Capital Project & Manufacturing
• Tender & Proposal Management
• Regulatory Compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR, ISO/AS9100)

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects through their entire lifecycle (pre‑award activities to post‑award execution).
• Manage projects involving large‑scale manufacturing, capital investment (CAPEX), and industrial capability development.
• Lead and oversee a team of project coordinators, engineers, and planners.

Knowledge:

• Project management methodologies and lifecycle practices (PMBOK or equivalent).
• Defence contracting processes and compliance frameworks.
• Manufacturing processes, engineering workflows, and quality systems (ISO, AS9100).
• Cost control, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVMS).
• Industrial security and export compliance (CGP, ITAR, EAR).
• Construction and CAPEX project principles within manufacturing settings.
• ERP/MRP systems and project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project).
• Financial acumen for cost analysis, forecasting, and capital planning.

Core Competencies:

• Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Project Planning & Execution.
• Defence Contract & Program Management.
• Capital Project & Manufacturing Oversight.
• Tender & Proposal Management.
• Cost, Schedule & Risk Control (EVMS).
• Regulatory Compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR, ISO/AS9100).
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing complex technical and capital projects in a defence manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Proven success leading multidisciplinary project teams through both pre‑award and post‑award project phases.
• Experience with and robust understanding of defence contract models (Firm Fixed Price, CPFF, IDIQ), and compliance (CGP, ITAR/EAR).
• Hands‑on experience managing manufacturing or facility CAPEX programs, including commissioning and start‑up.

Benefits:

• Extensive Health & Dental Coverage.
• Defined contribution Pension Plan.
• Annual Bonus Program.
• Competitive Wages.
• Job Security (Long outstanding and growing company).
• On‑the‑job training.
• Professional designation fee paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Social Events/Activities.
• Years of Service Program.

Must be a Canadian Citizen or hold a Permanent Residency.

Successful applicant must be willing to consent to and provide a security check which may include a criminal background check.