Project Manager

IORE; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology hub in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and deliver technical projects aimed at the marine sector. This role requires effective communication, stakeholder management, and strong organizational skills. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of project management experience and a Bachelor’s degree. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Vacation, personal days, and sick time

Remote work and flexible work hours

Full medical and dental benefits

Group RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing and executing projects with experience in project management.
• Familiarity with project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Experience with Agile or other project management frameworks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and delivering various technical projects.
• Managing timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Building relationships with project team members and external partners.
• Monitoring project performance and preparing progress reports.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Project management software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager

COVE

Dartmouth, NS

Who is COVE?

COVE is a tech hub and commercialization partner home to more than 400 organizations that use its facilities, services and programs. COVE brings together industry, academia and government to accelerate marine technology development and commercialization - from seabed to space - ensuring resilient supply chains built with Canadian solutions. Through its vast international network, COVE has been at the forefront of providing invaluable networking opportunities, fostering connections, and leading discussions within the global marine technology community.

COVE spearheads programs aimed at nurturing talent, expediting the release of technology products, and bolstering the success of emerging ventures by startups, scaleups, and SMEs. These initiatives, coupled with COVE's ability to harness diverse skills and expertise nationally within the innovation ecosystem, serve as an enabler for overcoming industry challenges, driving economic growth, and delivering value to investors.

As COVE experiences rapid expansion, we are actively seeking to expand our team to further bolster our transformational influence on the marine sector. We recognize that our journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of our team—a group of individuals who collaborate, innovate, and continually strive for excellence. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Major Projects, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering the successful execution of various technical projects at COVE, aimed at providing solutions to the marine sector. They will be responsible for management of timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure project objectives are met in line with scope requirements. Additionally, the Project Manager will be responsible for stakeholder management, providing project update meetings internally and externally, reporting and other duties as required. The Project Manager will work closely with the Senior Manager, Major Projects, and must have the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage project activities to ensure timely and successful delivery, meeting key performance indicators and financial objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with COVE project team members and external partners to foster collaboration, define project scopes, and gather requirements.
• Identify dependencies, minimize risks, and propose mitigation strategies to support project success.
• Monitor project performance and prepare regular progress reports for COVE’s internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of project plans; manage timelines, and budgets, ensuring proper implementation throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to COVE project proposals and support funding acquisition efforts.
• Ensure adherence to COVE’s project management best practices, industry standards, and all relevant regulations.
• Support COVE leadership in presenting project updates and outcomes to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with COVE’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVE’s programs and strategic initiatives.
• Occasional travel as required.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination or education and experience will also be considered.
• 5+ years managing and executing projects with demonstrated experience in project management and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, including advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Additional Assets:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Agile or other project management frameworks.
• Experience with marine / ocean sector programs, or IT infrastructure.

Working at COVE

At our core, we are a team driven by our passion for empowering marine tech innovators, serving as unwavering advocates for every visionary who walks through our doors. Integrity, creativity, and diversity are not just values to us - they are the bedrock of our identity. We thrive within an integrated team environment, where collective efforts culminate in tangible results. Embracing diversity in our workforce is paramount for fostering genuine collaboration and fulfilling the impactful responsibilities we hold within our community. We cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates individual differences, ensuring that each person's unique talents and strengths are fully recognized, appreciated, and utilized. Operating within a hybrid and flexible work environment allows us to optimize the collective potential of our highly collaborative team, enabling us to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic, growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.
• Vacation, personal days, and sick time.
• Remote work and flexible work hours.
• Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment.
• Tech focused office location, convenient via transit and bike paths.
• Employee wellbeing including full medical & dental benefits and a health spending account.
• Group RRSP matching program & Income Insurance Plans.
• Learning and growth opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Competitive salary.

Talent Pool

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts, we continually identify candidates who demonstrate the skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our organization. By submitting your application, you will be considered for current and future opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

Should your profile align with our current or future needs, a member of our recruitment team may reach out to you to discuss potential opportunities and to further assess your fit for specific roles within our organization.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At COVE, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your past experience does not align with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are committed to ensuring accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

We offer an excellent working environment where life balance is valued. Our people and their commitment to quality work is what drives our success. You can find out more information about COVE at www.coveocean.com. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience, note that relocation costs are not supported.

To be considered for this position, please apply online by clicking “Apply”. The deadline for submission is November 11th, 2025 at 5pm (Atlantic). We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.