Project Modification Lifecycle Specialist
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Job Description
The Project Modification Lifecycle Specialist supports the Project Management Office (PMO) with a range of tracking, coordinating, and documenting activities across the program management lifecycle. The primary function will be to support modifications bridging both the Avionics (AVS) and Primary Air Vehicle (PAV) contracts. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Specialist is responsible for providing the Project Manager with inputs to, and or maintaining for each modification, the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
This position requires immediate Controlled Goods clearance, therefore only Canadian Residents or Permanent Residents will be considered at this time.
Major Responsibilities & Duties
- Provides direct support to the PMO on each modification schedule performance
- Creates and maintains resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
- Gathers inputs for modification Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews
- Conduct schedule analysis with Project team members
- Maintains, analyzes, and reports on IMS data for internal status to the PMO
- Maintains each modification TRACK document
- Maintains and updates schedule management processes/work instructions
- Collects inputs for each modification project IMS from each of the five elements:
- Program Management
- Engineering Support
- Maintenance Support
- Materiel Support
- Technical Information Support
- Other duties as required.
Core Skills
- Excellent communication skills: both verbal and written English
- Confidence and professionalism to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and peers
- Strong understanding of Scheduling disciplines and methodologies
- Exceptional ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders
- Advanced problem solving skills, including effective problem solving approaches
- Thorough understanding of Continuous Improvement programs & initiatives
- Ability to take initiative with minimum supervision
- Proven experience in risk assessments and validating assumptions
- Strong computer skills: Excel, and database programs
Education
- Diploma in Business or Project Management preferred.
- Certification in Scheduling software such as MS Project
- PMP Certification an asset
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' Scheduling experience
- Project management background an asset
- Advanced experience with MS Office Suite (MS Project, Excel), ERP and databases
- Experience with project set up and effective use of the ERP system considered an asset
Reasons To Apply
- Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
- Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
- ATO (Approved Training Organization) provides endorsement (type) training & development.
- Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
- Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.
About Cascade
Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.
All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.
At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions.
Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume.