Senior Project Manager

Ottawa, ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our project management group.

What will you be doing?

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for product development programs both internal and those deliverable to the customer. They take leadership in plan/schedule development, risk mitigation, scope management, project costs, roadmaps, resources allocation and project deliverables. You will coordinate across functional development teams to plan, direct, and manage the delivery of complex projects.

• Manage one or more complex projects and successfully deliver to contractual requirements or internal project goals.
• Create and manage cross functional program plans; understanding, managing and mitigating any dependencies, risks, issues or blockers. Develop and maintain detailed project plans including scope, schedule, critical paths and resource allocations.
• Works with subject matter experts, senior management, and engineering to execute the project plan and has primary execution responsibilities to ensure project remains within budget, on schedule and meets contractual requirements.
• Generate project management bids for development projects. Creates the WBS and coordinates bid inputs for the entire engineering bid team. Supports schedule and cost estimations from engineering and provides backup data.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define success and keep everyone informed and engaged.
• Create clear, accessible project documentation and communication materials.
• Supporting change by ensuring training and communication plans are in place and effective.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to build capability and consistency.
• You will be the customer's technical point of contact on program development.
• Develop, track, report and analyze earned value metrics as required to understand project performance.
• Recommend staffing and/or schedule adjustments based on metrics.
• Review, facilitate and realign ways of working, processes and practice to ensure effective, lightweight agile delivery. Driving continuous improvement through open dialogue, learning and innovation.
  
  

What do we need from you?

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP, Prince2 etc)
• Proven experience working within a PMO framework ideally with experience in the creation and maintenance of processes and policy.
• Strong background in project and program management methodologies.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on project leadership.
• Experience managing technical or engineering projects is preferred.
  
  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.