FITC New Development Lead (f/m)
- QC, Canada
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Job details
- Job type
- Contract
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your challenges:
Strategy & Scope: Define and own the testing strategy and align it with chief engineers, programs, and Centers of Competence (CoCs). Act as the accountable party for the technical scoping and planning of all ABIV activities.
Project & Risk Management: Deliver on TCQP, identify technical or resource risks, implement mitigation plans, and anticipate Processes, Methods, Data, and Tools (PMDT) needs.
Leadership & Governance: Functionally lead New Development IPTs, trigger necessary arbitrations, and maintain a consolidated Statement of Work (SoW) reflecting deliverables, milestones, and financial boundaries. Serve as the primary ABIV focal point for the other functions, including engineering COCs, Chief Engineering & Program.
Resource Allocation: Map out and provide an integrated view of the necessary resources and competencies in collaboration with department heads.
Profil
Your boarding pass:
Hard Skills & Experience:
Engineering degree (or equivalent).
Significant background managing major flight test campaigns specifically for CS 25 aircraft (Large Aeroplanes), covering also lab test and flight test means development
Proven track record in advanced project management.
Advanced English proficiency.
Soft Skills & Leadership:
Matrix Leadership: Proven ability to influence, energize, and lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.
Stakeholder Management: Excellent at interfacing with other functions, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and accurately reporting project health.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, synthesis, and creative abilities to drive autonomy and resolve bottlenecks.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The New Development Lead at Gestal will define the testing strategy, plan technical scope and manage risks and resources across cross-functional aircraft teams. The role also coordinates New Development IPTs and serves as the main ABIV contact for engineering and program functions.
Requirements
Candidates need an engineering degree or equivalent, significant experience managing flight test campaigns on CS 25 aircraft, and a proven record in advanced project management. Gestal requires advanced English and strong matrix leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Skills
- Flight test campaign management
- CS 25 certification
- Lab test means development
- Flight test means development
- Test strategy
- Advanced project management
- Risk management
- Statement of Work management
- Resource allocation
- Integrated product teams
- Stakeholder management
- Matrix leadership
- Technical scoping and planning
- Processes, Methods, Data and Tools (PMDT)
- Aerospace engineering
- Advanced English
Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Flight test management
- CS 25
- Large aeroplanes
- Aircraft certification
- Test campaign
- Flight test
- Lab test
- Test strategy
- Project management
- Risk management
- Statement of Work
- Matrix leadership
- Aerospace engineering
- Aviation
- Engineering project management
- Resource planning
- PMDT
- IPT
- Gestal
Seniority
Senior
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Engineering