Associate Director, Program Management

RTX•Midland, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon ELCAN (“ELCAN”) is a Canadian leader in the global optics industry, specializing in advanced optical solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace and defence markets. ELCAN combines superior design and engineering expertise with proprietary production technologies and fully integrated manufacturing to deliver high-performance solutions for its customers. ELCAN is part of RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defence company. With a global workforce of more than 185,000 employees, RTX pushes the boundaries of science and technology to redefine how the world connects and protects itself. Through its industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon - RTX advances aviation, develops integrated defence systems for operational success, and delivers next-generation technologies and manufacturing solutions to address customers’ most critical challenges. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX reported sales exceeding $88.6 billion in 2025. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an accomplished Associate Director of Program Management to lead the successful execution of complex programs across their full lifecycle. Reporting to the Site Director, this role has full accountability for program strategy, customer delivery, financial performance, and cross-functional leadership within a highly regulated environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant aerospace experience, or an advanced degree MBA or other with at least 10 years of relevant experience
Proven success leading cross-functional Program Management Teams
Experience managing large scale programs ($150M+ in program annual volumes) in either a large single program or a portfolio of multiple programs
Strong business acumen with demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management experience
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across functions, leadership levels, and customer organizations, with a strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence
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 for security clearance.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification with customer-facing program management experience
Experience with all aspects of program types (i.e. design, development, production, and sustainment)
Experience with multiple product lines and/or production areas an asset
Experience managing Earned Value (EV) programs, complex schedules, multiple dependencies, including but not limited to capital investments, transitions to production, work transfer projects, scope management and contract negotiations
Commitment to company culture embracing and modeling values and leadership behaviours

Responsibilities

Enable and govern our program management team to ensure consistent delivery to our customer commitments
Drive program execution results with empowered program leadership teams and standards with optimized processes throughout the program lifecycle
Provide guidance, resources, and training to elevate program management capabilities for current and future program management teams
Enable collaboration to drive innovation and best practices to meet business and customer commitments.
Lead and empower the Program Management Team (PMT) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) to deliver on business, program, and customer commitments
Ensure seamless coordination across all functional areas, including Program Management, Finance, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
Proactively identify, assess, and manage program risks and opportunities, maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date risk register
Foster a high-performance culture by recognizing achievements, promoting accountability, and driving team engagement
Partner with senior leadership to shape and advance the strategic roadmap for the ELCAN business
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and program execution
Develop and implement best-in-class program management standards across the business