IT Project Manager, Halifax

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to bridge business stakeholders and technical teams in a full-time, on-site capacity in Dartmouth, NS. You will oversee a portfolio of IT implementation projects and enhancements, partnering with business leaders to improve processes, systems, and ways of working.

The role demands strong PM experience, PMP credential, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate ambiguity within Canada’s CGP and ITAR regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management and IT experience with demonstrated career progression
• PMP or equivalent designation
• Strong relationship-building, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business problems, and drive decisions to completion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Decision-making capability with sound judgment and analytical support
• Must meet Canadian CGP, Canadian Government Security clearance, and ITAR requirements

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, developing an understanding of operational priorities, challenges, and opportunities
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to identify, define, and document business problems and desired outcomes before determining solution options
• Lead the delivery of IT implementation projects and enhancements through all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected benefits
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications to support successful outcomes
• Implement projects using established project management methodologies, developing and maintaining project plans, stage gates, deliverables, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems, reporting, and automation capabilities, translating ideas into actionable initiatives and enhancements

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding is one of the most modern shipyards in North America, defined by its pace and appetite for change. We are building more than 20 Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River‑Class Destroyers as part of Canada’s largest and most complex shipbuilding initiative. If you’re curious and motivated by a fast‑moving environment and want to contribute to building ships with state‑of‑the‑art naval technology, this opportunity is for you.

In this role, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, managing a portfolio of IT implementation projects and enhancements, and partnering closely with business leaders to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working. The position requires full‑time on‑site presence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, developing an understanding of operational priorities, challenges, and opportunities
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders to identify, define, and document business problems and desired outcomes before determining solution options
• Lead the delivery of IT implementation projects and enhancements through all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected benefits
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications to support successful outcomes
• Implement projects using established project management methodologies, developing and maintaining project plans, stage gates, deliverables, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, systems, reporting, and automation capabilities, translating ideas into actionable initiatives and enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of project management and IT experience with demonstrated career progression
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent designation
• Strong relationship‑building, leadership, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex business problems, and drive decisions to completion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Decision‑making capability with sound judgment and analytical support
• Must meet Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements