Project Manager / Program Manager

Job Offer: Project Manager / Program Manager
Location: Saint-Laurent (QC)
Company: AAA Canada (mandate for a major aerospace player)
Expected Start Date: May 2026
Type: Full-time, 12‑month contract

About the Project

The Project Manager will lead the planning and delivery of the BuySmart initiative, ensuring coordination across all workstreams (Procurement, Accounts Payable, Finance, IT, Communications). The role will also be responsible for change management to ensure stakeholder readiness and adoption in alignment with deployment milestones. This is a delivery‑focused role centered on execution and timelines, rather than long‑term program management.

Benefits 

• Paid sick leave to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Stimulating work environment with large‑scale aerospace projects.
• Health, wellness, and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an integrated deployment plan (milestones, dependencies, critical path);
• Coordinate all subject matter experts (SMEs) and workstreams to ensure aligned execution;
• Track progress, manage risks, and resolve cross‑functional issues;
• Own the change management strategy (stakeholder readiness, training, adoption);
• Align with Corporate Communications (message owners and communication channels);
• Define and implement the KPI framework, baseline, and tracking mechanisms (with Data & Analytics);
• Ensure readiness and coordination for phased deployments and go‑live activities.

Key Deliverables

Integrated deployment plan and milestone tracking
Risk and issue register with mitigation actions
KPI framework, baseline, and accountability approach
Change management and readiness plan
Go‑live readiness validation

Required Profile

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in project management (delivery‑focused);
• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives;
• Strong coordination, planning, and execution skills;
• Experience in transformation initiatives, system deployments, or operations;
• Knowledge of procurement / P2P / finance environments (an asset);
• Understanding of strategic sourcing and category management principles;
• Experience in change management;
• Bilingual, French and English.

Success Criteria

o Deployment delivered on time and aligned with established milestones;
o Strong coordination across all workstreams;
o Clear visibility into progress, risks, and performance;
o Baselines and KPIs established and used to track value creation;
o Stakeholders ready for deployment and adoption.

Looking to contribute to the future of aerospace?
At AAA Canada, we believe above all in human potential. We look beyond résumés—what matters most to us is your journey, your expertise, and your vision. AAA Canada is committed to employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

To apply, please send your application to:
Jesula.Charriot@aaa-canada.ca