Program Controls Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking premier talent to join Seaspan Victoria Shipyards team and work alongside others who complete project plans and share a passion in ship repair strategies.

The Program Controls Specialist is responsible for developing and managing the Earned Value Management System and budgetary information, related dashboards and repetitive periodic reports. The Specialist collaborates with program directors and various department leads to maintain EVMS and project reporting. You will be responsible for leading portfolio performance analysis of ship repair programs/new-build support program.

You will have strong influential, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to connect with others with tact and subtlety. Using your great personal skills, you will be able to stay focused on customer service and compliment this with a demonstrated desire to establish relationships that cultivate trust and dedication.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at Victoria Shipyards.

What You'll Do

• Provides support for monthly forecasting to ensure most current Earned Value information is built into consolidated forecasts.
• Leads the Reconciliation Process to ensure Performance Measurement Baseline aligns to Estimating cost model and/or differences are understood.
• Contributes to the development of Project Controls Processes and Procedures to support overall Project Controls Systems architecture.
• Assists in the development of Business Intelligence reporting to enhance project operational understanding/requirements in support of Earned Value Management analyses process
• Manages Project Management Baseline Change Process in support of Earned Value Management change process
• Identifies and supports implementation of EVMS software and database functionality
• Leads EVMS initiatives for material and subcontractor accounts and CAM training
• Proactively develops and maintains reporting tools, aligned with evolving business needs.
• Develops and implements data maintenance processes and procedures to support/enable accurate reporting.
• Collect and communicate project performance data and comments from Control Account Managers
• Assists the project management team in presenting and explaining program metrics.
• Provides support to Programs on annual budget and interim forecasts.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Finance. Trades Certificate combined with sufficient and relevant work experience may be considered.
• 7 years of experience in Project Management, business/financial analysis working in a complex multi-project or program environment.
• Ability to gather and synthesize data into meaningful metrics and interpret and convey results to a broad audience in simple terms.
• Eligible for NATO Secret Clearance and Controlled Goods clearance.
• Proficient in Power-BI and SAP Business Intelligence.
• Knowledge of EVMS principles and their application in monitoring, reporting and controlling work activities.
• Knowledge of ship/submarine repair & overhaul experience will be considered an asset.
• Member of Project Management Professional Body (PMI) is an asset.
• Knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologies would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 would be an asset.
• Strong problem solving skills, analytical abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
  
  

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  
  
  

The estimated salary for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.