Program Director

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of experience leading complex programs and teams.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; Chicago, Illinois and our newest site in Reston, Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

Why join our team?

This highly visible leadership role works across Engineering, Operations, Sales and Customer Support to ensure successful program execution, strong financial performance and customer satisfaction.

As a Director, Program Management Navigation, your key responsibilities include:

Program & Business Execution

Lead and develop a team of Program Managers responsible for successful execution of customer programs.
Establish effective program governance, priorities and operating rhythms across Engineering, Operations and other functions.
Maintain a clear view of program opportunities, risks and priorities and drive the necessary action plans.
Ensure programs meet customer commitments, development milestones, delivery schedules and financial objectives.
Identify execution challenges early and lead corrective actions and recovery plans.
Own program financial performance, forecasting and key performance indicators.
Support annual bookings objectives and identify opportunities to grow business with existing and new customers.
Provide leadership and oversight for major bids and proposals.

Customer Leadership

Build strong, trusted relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
Maintain executive-level visibility into customer priorities, expectations and concerns.
Lead resolution and recovery efforts for challenged programs.
Monitor customer satisfaction and drive actions to continuously improve performance.
Identify opportunities to strengthen and expand long-term customer relationships.

Team & Organizational Leadership

Coach, challenge and develop Program Managers across business, customer, commercial and technical competencies.
Build organizational capability, succession plans and bench strength.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and bias for action.
Actively contribute as a member of the management team and support broader company objectives.
Drive continuous improvement in Program Management processes and performance.

How To Excel In This Role

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; MBA is an asset.
10+ years of experience leading complex programs and teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and people-development capabilities.
Bilingual, written and verbal.

What Sets You Apart

Strong business and financial acumen.
Demonstrated customer management, negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to lead effectively in a matrixed, international and multicultural environment.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong bias for action and results.
The role interacts with clients all over the world and bilinguisme (Fr-Eng) is required.

What We Offer

100% paid group insurance and employer-matched pension plan.
Student financial assistance program.
Free electric charging stations.
Low-cost on-site cafeteria.
Closed between the holidays.
World-class company on a human scale.

CMC is committed to employment equity and to the equal access program. CMC encourages members of designated groups to apply for jobs. Please note that the use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop Program Managers while overseeing program governance, execution, customer commitments, schedules, risks, and financial performance. Build executive-level customer relationships, lead recovery efforts for challenged programs, grow business opportunities, and strengthen organizational capability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field and 10 or more years of experience leading complex programs and teams; an MBA is an asset. Candidates should have strong leadership, financial and business acumen, customer management, negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, and must be bilingual in French and English.

Skills

Program Management
Program Execution
Financial Performance Management
Forecasting
Negotiation
People Development
Team Leadership
Program Governance
Risk Management
Corrective Action Planning
Business Development
Bid and Proposal Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

Group Insurance
Employer-Matched Pension Plan
Student Financial Assistance Program
Free Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Low-Cost On-Site Cafeteria
Holiday Closure

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Aviation
Aerospace
Avionics
Navigation
Cockpit Systems
Systems Integration
Program Management
Program Governance
Program Execution
Financial Performance
Forecasting
Key Performance Indicators
Risk Management
Customer Satisfaction
Business Development
Bookings Objectives
Bids and Proposals
Negotiation
Stakeholder Management
Matrixed Organizations
International Teams
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
French-English Bilingualism

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