Project Planning & Control Engineer

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

* Proven hands-on experience in project planning, scheduling, tracking and control within engineering or aerospace environment

* Ability to analyze project data, identify deviations, assess risks, and propose corrective actions.

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.

* Advanced working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for reporting, dashboards, and documentation.

* Ability to communicate clearly and tailor messages to technical teams, management, and cross functional stakeholders.

* Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

* Exposure to project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or similar frameworks).

* Familiarity with cost control, earned value management (EVM), or KPI tracking.

* Prior experience working in regulated environments requiring security or compliance standards.

* Eligibility or prior clearance under Canadian Controlled Goods regulations.

* Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones aligned with program objectives.

* Track project progress against scope, cost, and schedule.

* Identify deviations early and support corrective/preventive actions.

* Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely execution.

* Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.

* Maintain accurate project data using Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

* Support risk, issue, and dependency tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

* Assist in resource planning and workload monitoring.

* Participate in project reviews, audits, and stakeholder meetings

Roles & Responsibilities

* Interact with the customer to understand the requirements.

* Participating in business requirement discussions and providing key technical inputs

* Directly handling technical queries from customer

* Ensure compliance with organizational, industry, and regulatory standards.

* Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

* Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.

* Demonstrate a results driven, autonomous, and ethical work approach.

General Managerial Skill:

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders

* Must be self-motivated and pro-active

* Flexibility to respond to day-to-day changes

* Need to show constant dynamism and be able to manage pressure

* Attention to detail

* The ability to work in a team and individually

* Organizational skills with the capability of working towards tight deadlines

* Able to work with demanding customer

Base Salary Range : $120,000 to $140,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits

Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support:
Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options:
Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth:
Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off:
Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance:
Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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