Project Manager

Job Description

Project Managers are fully versed in the Statement of Work and Contract requirements, working to determine root cause of problems and communicate strategic solutions with applicable stakeholders and are responsible for ensuring that delivery of scope is planned, performance managed, tracked to completion.

Responsibilities

• Execution: Lead initiatives within the Program Management Performace based on input and direction from the Program Manager Performance and the CSC Program Director. Ensure a cohesive management structure to drive CSC Program execution. Integration: Ensuring that the Program Management KPIs align with other key management processes, to ensure the Program is delivering value to the Customer in an efficient and cohesive manner.
• Integration: Develop the communication methods of Program performance complete with high-level processes ensuring alignment with other CSC Functional Departments leading to a cohesive management structure driving CSC Program execution.
• Execution: Review and development of Program performance reports, metrics and dashboards, including identification and coordination of JDI IT resources to deliver the data.
• Execution: Lead on communication and engagements with internal and external stakeholders where it applies to performance Management.
• Support the Program Manager level ad-hoc initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education:
• Post-secondary degree, in business administration, engineering or related discipline.
• Additional years of experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Recognized PM designation (such as PMI) an asset.
• Recognized continuous improvement certification (such as green/black belt) an asset.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience in Project Management, in defence/design/construction industries.
• Experience in project build sectors, large scope national contracts or heavy industrial sectors an asset.
• Strong background in stakeholder management and teamwork skills; pro-active and results-focused.
• High level of competence with core Project Management processes: scheduling, lean methodologies, budgeting and cost forecasting, performance tracking, risk management.
  

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.