Program Manager

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Job Title: Program Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Summary

Fairbanks Morse is looking for a Program Manager to join our team.

The role of a Program Manager is to oversee and coordinate multiple interrelated projects to achieve larger strategic organizational goals, focusing on program strategy, implementation, and integration across projects. Key responsibilities include developing program plans, managing budgets and resources, leading project managers, mitigating risks, communicating with stakeholders, and tracking performance to ensure the program aligns with business objectives and delivers its intended benefits.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on key business performance metrics (KPIs) related to the project, including project spend/forecast versus budget, milestone adherence, resource utilization, risk management, gate approvals, and delivery of business case benefits.
• Develop and align program goals with the organization's strategic vision.
• Oversee multiple interconnected projects, ensuring they work together effectively.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues that arise during the program's lifecycle.
• Communicate program objectives, progress, and challenges to executives, stakeholders, and teams.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering collaboration to achieve program goals.
• Maintain organizational standards for quality, satisfaction, and performance throughout the program.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, or a relevant field, and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Ability to see the big picture and align projects with overarching business objectives.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, including other project managers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear reporting and stakeholder management.
• Expertise in planning, organizing, and coordinating complex initiatives and resources.
• Skill in identifying issues and developing effective solutions for challenges that impact project delivery.
• Ability to manage program budgets and funding effectively to maximize productivity.
• Experience in proposal writing.
• Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years.
• Able to obtain NATO security clearance (Secret Level) through Canadian Contract Security Program.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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