Raytheon ELCAN
aerospace and defence
AssociateDirector,ProgramManagement
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“Associate Director, Program Management at Raytheon ELCAN. Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional leadership, Financial management, Customer delivery. Lead the successful execution of complex programs across their full lifecycle. Enable and govern our program management team to ensure consistent delivery to our customer commitments”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure consistent delivery to our customer commitments; Drive program execution results; Deliver on business, program, and customer commitments; Enhance efficiency, quality, and program execution
Industry & Context.
Proactively identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities
Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, as required, Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, Candidates must have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, Candidates must meet all other program requirements for Controlled Goods Program and Contract Security Program, Job offers will be conditional upon candidates undergoing a successful security screening per the Controlled Goods Regulations and the Contract Security Program
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant aerospace experience, or an advanced degree MBA or other with at least 10 years of relevant experience, Proven success leading cross-functional Program Management Teams, Experience managing large scale programs ($150M+ in program annual volumes) in either a large single program or a portfolio of multiple programs, business acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management experience, Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer organizations, with a attention to detail and commitment to excellence
Nice to Have
PMP certification with customer-facing program management experience, Experience with all aspects of program types (i. e. design, development, production, and sustainment), Experience with multiple product lines and/or production areas an asset, Experience managing Earned Value (EV) programs, complex schedules, multiple dependencies, including but not limited to capital investments, transitions to production, work transfer projects, scope management and contract negotiations, Commitment to company culture embracing and modeling values and leadership behaviours
What You'll Do.
Lead the successful execution of complex programs across their full lifecycle
Enable and govern our program management team to ensure consistent delivery to our customer commitments
Drive program execution results with empowered program leadership teams and standards with optimized processes throughout the program lifecycle
and training to elevate program management capabilities for current and future program management teams
Enable collaboration to drive innovation and best practices to meet business and customer commitments
Lead and empower the Program Management Team (PMT) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) to deliver on business
and customer commitments
Ensure seamless coordination across all functional areas
including Program Management
and manage program risks and opportunities
maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date risk register
Foster a high-performance culture by recognizing achievements
promoting accountability
and driving team engagement
Partner with senior leadership to shape and advance the strategic roadmap for the ELCAN business
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency
and program execution
Develop and implement best-in-class program management standards across the business
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Proven success leading cross-functional Program Management Teams; Ensure seamless coordination across all functional areas, including Program Management, Finance, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain; Enable collaboration to drive innovation and best practices to meet business and customer commitments; Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer organizations
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer organizations
Process & Methodology
Program Management, Earned Value (EV) programs, complex schedules, multiple dependencies, capital investments, transitions to production, work transfer projects, scope management, contract negotiations
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-02-06 **Country:** Canada **Location:** CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ BLDG 450 **Position Role Type:** Unspecified Raytheon ELCAN (“ELCAN”) is a Canadian leader in the global optics industry, specializing in advanced optical solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace and defence markets. ELCAN combines superior design and engineering expertise with proprietary production technologies and fully integrated manufacturing to deliver high-performance solutions for its customers. ELCAN is part of RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defence company. With a global workforce of more than 185,000 employees, RTX pushes the boundaries of science and technology to redefine how the world connects and protects itself. Through its industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon - RTX advances aviation, develops integrated defence systems for operational success, and delivers next-generation technologies and manufacturing solutions to address customers’ most critical challenges. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX reported sales exceeding $88.6 billion in 2025. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an accomplished **Associate Director of Program Management** to lead the successful execution of complex programs across their full lifecycle. Reporting to the Site Director, this role has full accountability for program strategy, customer delivery, financial performance, and cross-functional leadership within a highly regulated environment. ### **What You Will Do** * Enable and govern our program management team to ensure consistent delivery to our customer commitments * Drive program execution results with empowered program leadership teams and standards with optimized processes throughout the program lifecycle * Provide guidance, resources, and training to elevate program management capabilities for current and future program management teams * Enable collaboration to drive innovation and best practices
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