Program Manager

Communications & Power Industries (CPI)•Halton Hills, ON

40d

About The Position

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager to drive and manage the design and delivery of new products and support key business accounts in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. CPI has a history spanning over seven decades, with thousands of products impacting daily life through modern-day commercial and military communications systems, medical diagnostics, scientific discoveries, and space exploration. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CPI is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems with manufacturing locations worldwide, serving diverse markets including communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent demonstrated experience.
7+ years experience managing technical programs in a manufacturing or defense environment.
Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and tools for cost and schedule performance tracking.
Familiarity with government contracts and ability to interpret and comprehend contract language.
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments in a multi-site, multi-cultural environment.
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
Proficient in MS Project, MS Office, and working knowledge of ERP systems and related processes.
Ability to travel with a valid driver’s license and valid passport.
Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.
Knowledge of RF systems, high voltage technologies or power electronics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks on multiple projects from post-sale to delivery/industrialization.
Act as the primary interface for project execution and communication associated with IRAD and customer-driven programs.
Act as the voice of the customer to senior management.
Prepare and present status reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Collaborate cross-functionally (and across the corporation) to resolve execution challenges and track deliverables and milestones (e.g., design reviews, FAT, FAI etc.).
Ensure projects comply with quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, ITAR, IEC, MIL-STD).
Drive proactive risk management and improve program execution through lessons learned and process enhancements.
Foster strong relationships with assigned key accounts, ensuring consistent communication, alignment on technical and delivery expectations, and early identification of new business opportunities.
Support contract negotiations and change management in partnership with Sales, Products, and Finance.
Participate in the development of SOWs for new projects and responses to RFPs/RFQs.