Associate Director – Project Management

Date Posted: 2026-07-22

Country: Canada

Location: CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG *English will follow*

Job Title: Associate Director – Project Management

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

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 the boundaries to make our engines more powerful and reliable. Our engines support essential missions, from passenger and cargo transport to emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire fighting, all around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's top employers in 2026 by Forbes, for the 11th consecutive year. The company has also ranked first among aerospace and defense employers in the country. Additionally, our headquarters continues to be among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these accolades confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and globally.

Why Join the Team?

The Global Manufacturing Organization is seeking an Associate Director, Project Management, to join its leadership team.

In this strategic role, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership, driving high-impact cross-functional initiatives that will shape the future of the organization. You will lead enterprise-wide projects, provide strategic analysis, and facilitate the successful execution of critical business priorities across multiple functions.

As a member of the Global Manufacturing Leadership Team, you will play a key role in bridging strategy and execution, fostering organizational alignment, driving operational excellence, and generating measurable business results that support Pratt & Whitney Canada's long-term objectives.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, located in Longueuil, and is performed exclusively on-site.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

• Collaborate with senior operations leadership to define strategic priorities, assess complex business challenges, and develop action plans supporting the organization's long-term objectives.
• Lead high-impact cross-functional strategic initiatives and special assignments, from conception to implementation, to achieve business objectives.
• Develop strategic roadmaps, governance frameworks, and implementation plans to achieve enterprise priorities and transformation initiatives.
• Provide strategic analysis, recommendations, and data-driven insights to support senior leadership decision-making, organizational planning, and business performance improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives by identifying risks, evaluating business opportunities, and recommending pragmatic solutions to complex operational and strategic challenges.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership, business reviews, and executive communications to transform complex subjects into clear, concise, and impactful messages.
• Foster collaboration between business units and functions to align stakeholders, resolve cross-functional issues, and accelerate the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve governance, organizational efficiency, operational effectiveness, and the adoption of best practices across the organization.
• Influence and mobilize stakeholders at all levels of the organization, without direct hierarchical authority, by developing strong partnerships that drive priority execution and measurable business results.
• Track strategic initiatives by monitoring key milestones, managing risks, and regularly presenting project progress to senior leadership.
• Perform any other tasks as needed to achieve business objectives and the continuous evolution of the Global Manufacturing Organization.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or a related discipline, combined with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in managing cross-functional strategic initiatives within a complex business environment.
• Strong autonomy, initiative, and the ability to exercise sound judgment in a complex, fast-paced, and constantly evolving business environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading strategic, large-scale projects, organizational transformations, or initiatives for senior leadership.
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex and ambiguous business issues using a structured approach.
• Recognized expertise in project and program management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver results in a constantly evolving environment.
• Strong influence leadership skills, with demonstrated experience in collaborating with multiple functions without direct hierarchical authority.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to senior leadership, including the preparation of executive documents.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations that support decision-making.
• Experience in implementing operational excellence, continuous improvement, governance, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools.
• Bilingualism (French and English).
• MBA or relevant discipline, an asset.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and change management practices, an asset.

What We Offer

• Retirement and savings plan with employer contribution
• Group insurance plan
• Career advancement opportunities
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycare facilities
• Accessibility by public transportation or commuter program and free parking
• Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine is used without discrimination and solely to lighten the text. We will review the employment application of all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and rigor to design, manufacture, and maintain the world's most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to our customers' success, which in turn saves lives, supports commerce, connects communities, and protects freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day; just look up. Are you ready to push yourself?

The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal record check and must obtain all necessary authorizations related to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. The job offer is conditional on the successful completion of these checks and the obtaining of the required authorizations. If these conditions are not met, the job offer will be withdrawn.

Job Title: Associate Director – Project Management

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

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.