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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