Program Manager, Fleet Project Management Office

BC Ferries; Victoria; On-site; CAD 125,400 - 156,800; Full time

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking two experienced Program Managers for the Fleet Project Management Office to lead complex vessel programs across planning, design, delivery and in‑service support in Victoria, Swartz Bay, or Richmond.

Reporting to the Director, you will provide program‑level leadership, governance, and risk management, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and promote FPMO standards to deliver on time, on budget, and with strong asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Engineering/related field as listed.
• 10+ years in marine, infrastructure, or heavy industrial environments.
• 10+ years leading multi-project capital programs with scope/schedule/cost/risk experience.
• 10+ years in vessel refit or shipyard environments with contractor management and risk control.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to coordinate diverse partners.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Professional designations such as P.Eng., ASTTBC, PMP, PgMP, CAMP, or MMP are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level leadership for vessel programs with multiple interdependent projects across planning, design, delivery and in-service support.
• Lead integrated lifecycle planning aligned with asset strategies and funding horizons.
• Support governance, performance reporting and delivery assurance with timely, decision-quality information.
• Influence technical and delivery approaches to optimize value and identify key risks and trade-offs.
• Develop program-level inputs to business cases and coordinate stakeholders for planning, funding decisions and delivery.
• Lead, coach and support Project Managers and Coordinators while promoting FPMO standards and best practices.
• Represent the FPMO in cross-functional planning forums and external engagements to improve delivery models.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related

Associate’s degree or Marine Engineering Competency Certificate

Job description

Job Description

PROGRAM MANAGER, FLEET PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE – Victoria or Swartz Bay or Richmond – 2 positions

The Opportunity For more than 65 years, BC Ferries has connected coastal communities through safe and reliable service. As we continue to invest in our fleet, the Fleet Project Management Office (FPMO) plays a vital role in ensuring our vessels are maintained, improved, and positioned to meet future needs.

We are seeking two experienced Program Managers, Fleet Project Management Office to lead complex vessel programs that support the planning, delivery, and long‑term performance of BC Ferries' fleet assets. In this role, you will provide program‑level leadership across multiple interrelated projects, bringing together stakeholders, managing complexity, and helping ensure successful outcomes for critical fleet investments.

If you’re a collaborative and strategic leader who thrives on delivering complex programs and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of BC Ferries' fleet, we encourage you to apply.

The role

Reporting to the Director of the Fleet Project Management Office, you add value and are energized by key areas of leadership such as:

• Providing program‑level leadership for vessel programs consisting of multiple complex and interdependent projects across planning, design, delivery, and in‑service support;
• Leading integrated lifecycle planning aligned with asset strategies, operational requirements, funding horizons, and delivery capacity;
• Supporting program governance, performance reporting, and delivery assurance by providing timely decision‑quality information and driving actions that maintain predictable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and risk;
• Influencing technical and delivery approaches to optimize value while identifying, evaluating, and escalating key program impacts, risks, and trade‑offs to support informed decision‑making;
• Developing program‑level inputs to business cases and coordinating internal and external stakeholders to support integrated planning, prioritization, funding decisions, and delivery activities;
• Leading, coaching, and supporting Project Managers and Coordinators while promoting the consistent application of FPMO standards, tools, and best practices; and
• Representing the FPMO in cross‑functional planning forums, steering committees, and external engagements while identifying opportunities to improve delivery models, governance approaches, and lifecycle planning practices.

What you bring to the team

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a related field or a Marine Engineering Competency Certificate;
• 10+ years of progressive experience in marine, infrastructure, or heavy industrial environments, including leadership of large, complex capital projects (e.g., vessel refits, major maintenance, or asset upgrades);
• 10+ years of proven experience leading complex, multi‑project capital programs with accountability for integrating scope, schedule, cost, risk, and operational impacts across multiple concurrent projects;
• 10+ years of experience in vessel refit or similar environments, including shipyard or drydock activities, contractor and consultant management, change control, cost estimating, forecasting, and risk management for high‑value capital works;
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate diverse internal and external partners, communicate complex program information clearly, and support informed decision‑making;
• A valid Class 5 driver’s licence;
• Professional designations such as P.Eng., ASTTBC, PMP, PgMP, CAMP, or MMP are considered assets.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume as one combined PDF document by August 9, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The target salary range is $125,400 – $156,800 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience, and internal equity.