Project Manager

KNDS Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KNDS Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Ottawa to lead defense programs, coordinating operational, technical, and fleet-support initiatives to achieve program goals. You will work with internal stakeholders, external partners, and system engineering to ensure on-time execution and compliance with CAF/DND requirements, while driving continuous improvement across the LTSS contract.

Responsibilities include planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and implementing policies

Qualifications

• Experience leading defense-related projects and programs.
• Familiar with configuration management and documentation processes.
• Strong collaboration with system engineering and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operational, technical, and fleet-support projects to meet program objectives.
• Plan, organize and manage day-to-day project operations to exceed expectations.
• Oversee configuration management, obsolescence analysis, and documentation updates.
• Interface between operational teams and System Engineering; ensure compliance with CAF/DND requirements.
• Drive cost and quality optimization across LTSS contract; monitor KPIs and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate operational, technical, and fleet-support projects within a defense environment. The successful candidate will ensure mission-critical program performance, maintain high operational availability, and support engineering, configuration, and sustainment activities across the LTSS contract. This role requires strong leadership, a structured project management approach, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and system engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Operational Managment
• Plan, organize, and lead day-to-day project operations to exceed internal and external customer expectations.

Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Oversee configuration management, obsolescence analysis, and technical documentation updates.
• Act as a key interface between operational teams and the KNDS System Engineering division.
• Ensure project activities comply with applicable defense, CAF/DND, and engineering requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with program and organizational strategy.
• Allocate personnel and resources efficiently to meet project timelines and contractual obligations.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time project execution.
• Recommend, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Cost & Quality Optimization

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives across all aspects of the LTSS contract.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in production, fleet, and project management.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and configuration control standards (ISO, LTSC, internal requirements).
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations to support program objectives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, project progress, risks, and deliverables.
• Conduct regular structural and technical audits to ensure compliance with defense and organizational standards.
• Increase fleet and system availability while reducing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality and reliability standards.