Subcontract Manager

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This Position Reports To

SDS project manager supervisor

The project execution team is at the heart of our organization. It meets and exceeds customer expectations while contributing to building a profitable and sustainable future. ABB Measurement & Analysis in Quebec is a world leader in spectroscopy.

Our contract engineering service is the largest Canadian supplier of space optical sensors used, among other things, for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and global weather forecasting.

Our plant is also recognized for its expertise in developing and manufacturing various products that meet several industrial analysis needs daily.

By joining one of the largest engineering departments in Quebec, you will actively contribute to our clients' projects, as well as to the research and development of our technology. You will be part of a dynamic and stimulating multidisciplinary team. As part of an engineering contract project, you will be the project manager for projects executed by external suppliers for which you will be responsible. You will negotiate, draft, and ensure the execution of contracts by suppliers.

You will successfully execute projects of varying complexities with budgets ranging from $50k to $10M. Attached to the project office, you will ensure the delivery of projects by rigorously orchestrating communications and monitoring all stakeholders.

Under your leadership, external suppliers will be engaged to develop, within budget, cutting-edge products that meet strict quality criteria and comply with the demanding requirements of our clientele, including the Canadian and European space agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead a sub-project within a larger initiative, overseeing planning, cost, risk, and execution while ensuring alignment with the main project’s structure and goals.
• Supplier Coordination: Manage the full lifecycle of supplier relationships—from proposal to execution and closure—including contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Contractual Documentation: Prepare and manage key project documents such as NDAs, IP agreements, Statements of Work (SOW), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with internal departments like legal, procurement, and project control to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Team Integration: Work closely with core project team members including Systems Engineers, QA, and technical leads to ensure cohesive project execution
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field, with over 10 years of experience in project and contract management, ideally in aerospace or defense sectors.
• Skilled in managing technical SOWs, WBS, master planning, and payment milestones across all project phases—from submission to closure—within large-scale, complex, and international projects.
• Proven ability in subcontracting, contract drafting, negotiation, and handling contractual amendments.
• Fully bilingual in French and English—French is essential, and English is required for regular communication with clients outside Quebec.
• Experience with European Space Agency projects and PMP certification are considered strong asset.
  
  

What's In It For You

We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real.

You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Lead the way. This is where progress moves faster, teams turn enthusiasm into action, and we’re engineered to outrun expectations. Run What Runs the World.

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