Program Manager

Date Posted: 2026-05-14 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-MIDLAND-450 ~ 450 Leitz Rd ~ BLDG 450 Position Role Type: Unspecified   Raytheon ELCAN is Hiring! Your Next Career Awaits! At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence spans over 70 years has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe. We have an immediate need for a Manager, Program Management to join our Team. In this role, you will play a key part in startup of new / non-routine business opportunities, lead capture and execution of routine / repeat business opportunities for a wide customer base in manufacturing . You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled professionals, leverage advanced technologies, and contribute to the success of Raytheon ELCAN. What You Will Do: Responsible for managing complex development and production programs and proposals. Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work assignments. Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Plans and manages project budgets and schedule using appropriate project management control techniques. This includes proactive EAC management in collaboration with Program Finance. Manages and maintains an Open Issues List (OIL) for each project, while also ensuring the documentation of key milestones and target dates. Addresses all customer Contract/GTC requirements. Provides clear and concise direction to the Capture Team, Program Execution IPT and the customer to ensure alignment towards execution milestones. Oversees and administers all key process/function deliverables for a given project. Drives a rigorous active Risk and Opportunity project register using all the various Raytheon ELCAN lessons learned and risk management tools, ensuring the program properly updates or retires R&O’s during execution.  Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise on issues. Represents the organization as a prime customer contact on key issues. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and have experience of driving a cross functional team to deliver to tight timelines,   while still being able to manage effective relationships. Share in the commitment towards a positive workplace culture Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications You Must Have: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Experience of delivering programs to government agencies, commercial and non-government regulated industries. Proven ability to create and produce winning bids in the target international customer community. Strong leadership skills, proactive team builder who can motivate and lead by example. Strong interpersonal skills and experience in developing effective, long-lasting relationships – internal and with customers. Strong negotiating and closing skills. Experience in managing and motivating diverse teams in the delivery of innovative solutions. Ability to take complex analysis and present/communicate it in a concise manner. Excellent commercial and financial awareness, including a good understanding of risk and opportunity management, analytical reasoning skills and decision-making. Qualification We Prefer: A clear record of accomplishment that demonstrates process improvements in techniques, tools, approaches and personnel. Knowledge of the technology industry, defence, aerospace or related industry is an advantage for this role. Be an innovative and creative problem solver. Desire for continuous improvement in all areas of the business. What We Offer: Collaborative & innovative work environment Relocation Eligibility Signing Bonus Small town environment with urban comforts Learn More & Apply Now! At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, job flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, a community known for its technological advancements. Midland offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work, grow, and belong. This position involves technologies regulated by the Canadian government’s Controlled Goods Program and the Contract Security Program. In order to obtain the required security clearance, candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, have resided in Canada for a minimum of five consecutive years, and meet all other program requirements.  Job offers will be conditional upon candidates und