Senior Project Manager – Aerospace

Company: Setec Proxima Inc.
Primary Work Location: Longueuil, Quebec
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Working Languages: French or English
Salary: $110,000 per year ($56.41/hour)


About Setec Proxima

Setec Proxima is a consulting firm specializing in project management, planning, and project controls. We support our clients and partners in the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to work primarily within the aerospace industry. In this role, you will help structure, plan, monitor, and control assigned projects while promoting effective and rigorous project management practices.


Your Role

As a Senior Project Manager – Aerospace, you will be responsible for the planning, monitoring, and control of complex projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and various stakeholders to ensure that project objectives, schedules, costs, resources, and quality requirements are effectively managed.

You will also act as a trusted project management advisor, actively contributing to the development and standardization of project management best practices.


Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate all phases of projects, from initiation through delivery;
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules;
  • Define project activities, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths;
  • Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS);
  • Plan resource workloads based on schedules, project priorities, and organizational capacity;
  • Monitor project costs, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables;
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs);
  • Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to measure project progress and performance;
  • Identify variances against initial forecasts and recommend corrective actions;
  • Prepare progress reports, dashboards, forecasts, and performance analyses;
  • Analyze risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation plans;
  • Extract, consolidate, and analyze information from large databases;
  • Transform project data into clear, relevant, and easy-to-understand visual reports;
  • Provide recommendations regarding workforce planning, costs, and project forecasts;
  • Collaborate with technical, operational, and administrative teams, as well as client representatives;
  • Participate in project review meetings, project committees, and management presentations;
  • Contribute to the Project Management Office (PMO) by developing tools, templates, and working methods;
  • Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies and best practices;
  • Support knowledge transfer and continuous improvement across teams.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Finance, or another relevant field;
  • Significant project management experience, ideally within the aerospace industry;
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders;
  • Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control, and schedule management;
  • Experience developing and monitoring WBS, performance indicators, dashboards, and critical paths;
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles;
  • Ability to analyze project data and present clear, actionable recommendations;
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and priority-management skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a client-focused environment;
  • Strong autonomy, attention to detail, proactivity, and ownership of assigned responsibilities;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in French or English.


Assets

  • PMP certification or another recognized project management certification;
  • Experience working with an aerospace manufacturer, OEM, equipment manufacturer, or supplier;
  • Experience working in a PMO environment;
  • Knowledge of the Critical Path Method (CPM);
  • Experience in resource planning and capacity management;
  • Proficiency with project planning, data analysis, and dashboard/reporting tools;
  • Ability to adapt to an environment where priorities, schedules, and client needs may evolve.

Working Conditions & Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time position;
  • Regular schedule of 37.5 hours per week, or 7.5 hours per day;
  • Annual salary of $110,000;
  • Overtime compensation applicable after 40 hours per week;
  • 15 days of paid vacation;
  • 5 additional employer-paid days off;
  • Ability to accumulate up to 40 hours to be used as personal time off;
  • Disability insurance;
  • Dental insurance;
  • Supplemental health insurance, including coverage for certain prescription medications, medical services, and paramedical services. 


Why Join Us?

By joining Setec Proxima, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Contribute to large-scale projects within the aerospace industry;
  • Leverage your expertise in project management and project controls;
  • Work with recognized clients and multidisciplinary teams;
  • Participate in the development and implementation of project management methods, tools, and templates;
  • Share your expertise and contribute to the professional development of team members;
  • Grow in a collaborative environment where autonomy, rigor, and initiative are valued.


How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and indicate the position title“Senior Project Manager – Aerospace.”

Setec Proxima is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation may be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request.