At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting software implementation projects and mentor junior Project Managers.
- Company: Join Jeppesen ForeFlight, a leader in innovative aviation software solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and generous PTO.
- Other info: Dynamic hybrid work environment with travel opportunities and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aviation industry while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in project management and customer-facing roles.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 $ per year.
Jeppesen Fore Flight is seeking a customer-facing Sr Project Manager reporting to the Senior Manager of Implementation: Montreal hybrid opportunity.
As the selected candidate, you will successfully manage multiple customer software implementation projects and programs across the Americas through effective planning, scheduling and controlling, and mentor junior Project Managers.
Travel is expected, both between company offices globally, as well as to various customer locations.
- Position Responsibilities
- Project Management and
- Program
Management: Applies project/program management and customer guiding experience while learning and adapting to Jeppesen’s best practices framework to deliver project goals.
- Schedule
Management: Create and maintain project and program schedules by identifying and monitoring: overall project timeline, project milestones, tasks, deliverables, customer requirements, task dependencies, and critical paths.
- Cross
- Functional
Leadership: Provides leadership, direction and integrates activities with other departments, Boeing and Jeppesen vendors, and partners to ensure successful implementation and support.
Facilitation, roll out and continuous improvement of PM best practices and mentoring of junior Project Managers
- Issue / Risk Management: Anticipates and identifies Risks and Issues that may impact implementation and develops and implements mitigation and corrective actions.
- Scope: Ensures projects remains focused on key objectives and goals.
Develop and manage expectations ensuring all applicable functional areas in Boeing and Jeppesen are engaged on the project.
- Communication
Management: Using a variety of media, clearly conveys information and ideas to internal and external stakeholders in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
- Change Management: Ensure proper change management procedures are followed to ensure scope is managed and additional work is captured and appropriately billed to customer.
- Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- 10+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7+ years project management experience
- 5+ years of customer / client facing experience
- Ability to travel 20-40% of the time
- Preferred Qualifications (Education/Experience)
- Experience managing complex technical software implementation projects to external customers
- Strong business acumen and relationship skills needed to build partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers.
- Aviation industry expertise, ideally in the area of crew management solutions
- Experience applying Scrum and Agile principles to improve project delivery
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project; Primavera experience a plus
- Multilingualism is an asset (French etc.
- About Jeppesen Fore Flight
Jeppesen Fore Flight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally.
Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with Fore Flight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.
Why You Should Join: (Canada)
Benefits
At Jeppesen Fore Flight, we know you want a rewarding career.
To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers.
We believe in our employees and empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging.
We strive to provide employees and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the following
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer paid health premiums for employees and dependents
- Employer paid life and AD&D insurance
- A health care spending account
- Short and long term disability insurance
- Virtual health
- Fitness reimbursement program
- DPSP and RRSP retirement plans
- 3 weeks of PTO for new hires
- Employee Assistance Program
- 2 days off to volunteer annually (effective in 2026)
- Employee referral program (effective in 2026)
- Flight rewards and flight stipend (effective in 2026)
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Sr Project Manager II in Montréal employer: Jeppesen ForeFlight, Inc.
Jeppesen ForeFlight, Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Python Developers looking to grow their careers. With a hybrid work model that balances flexibility and in-person collaboration in Montreal, employees benefit from meaningful client interactions and opportunities for international travel, enhancing both professional development and personal experiences. The company prioritizes employee growth through continuous learning and a supportive environment, ensuring that team members thrive in their roles.
