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Location: Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid)
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
We are seeking a highly organized and adaptable IT Project Manager to lead and deliver complex technology initiatives across diverse teams and business functions. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of IT projects, from initial planning through execution and successful delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive projects forward, manage change, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
What you'll do:
- Lead the planning, development, execution, and administration of assigned IT projects across a range of methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
- Translate business needs into actionable project plans by working closely with cross-functional teams
- Define project scope, create schedules, assign resources, estimate costs, and manage budgets
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to maintain momentum and ensure timely delivery
- Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders through regular status reports, progress updates, and executive briefings
- Facilitate and document key meetings including kickoffs, stand-ups, stakeholder reviews, and retrospectives
- Support or lead individual workstreams within larger programs run by other Project or Program Managers
- Manage project documentation, meeting minutes, task tracking, benefits realization metrics, and closure reports
- Ensure successful handover of projects to operations and production support teams
- Follow and contribute to the Continuous Improvement initiatives of the IT PMO, helping to evolve and refine project delivery practices
Position Requirements:
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Minimum 5 years of IT Project Management or Project Leadership experience in fast-paced, complex environments
- Post-secondary degree, certificate, or equivalent education and experience in Computer Science and/or Information Technology
- Demonstrated experience in business analysis and change management
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, define priorities, and drive projects towards clear outcomes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-standard project management tools (e.g.: Smartsheet, MS Project)
- Experience working within a variety of project management methodologies (e.g.: Waterfall, Agile)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with consulting partners, technology vendors, and cross-functional teams
- Ability to travel internationally (up to 20%)
Preferred Characteristics:
- PMP or equivalent certification (or in progress)
- Experience leading ERP or other software implementations
- Proven ability to manage projects across co-located and remote teams
- Familiarity with data analytics tools, SDLC tools, or enterprise software platforms
- Experience working within regulated environments, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and other governance or regulatory frameworks
- Background in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) is an asset
Benefits that make life better
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- Company pension plan with 100% company match; up to 5% vested (Canada)
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Learning & Training opportunities
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Skills Required
- Authorized to work in Canada
- At least 5 years of IT project management or project leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments
- Post-secondary degree, certificate, or equivalent education and experience in Computer Science and/or Information Technology
- Experience in business analysis and change management
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, define priorities, and drive projects toward outcomes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project
- Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and other project management methodologies
- Ability to collaborate with consulting partners, technology vendors, and cross-functional teams
- Ability to travel internationally up to 20%
- PMP or equivalent certification, completed or in progress
- Experience leading ERP or software implementations
- Experience managing co-located and remote teams
- Familiarity with data analytics tools, SDLC tools, or enterprise software platforms
- Experience in regulated environments, including SOX compliance and other governance frameworks
- Background in aerospace, manufacturing, or MRO
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
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