Senior Project Executive

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADGA Group is seeking a Senior Project Executive to lead strategic initiatives and manage relationships with small departments and agencies. The role involves stakeholder engagement, project reporting, and ensuring compliance with federal IT security policies. Candidates should possess a strong educational background, extensive relevant experience, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Flexible work approach

Comprehensive benefit program

Profit-sharing plan

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years working experience in the related field.
• Experience as a Senior Project Executive is essential.
• University degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CIO-level relationships.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Provide status updates and project governance to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Quality Assurance

Education

University degree in a related business or technology discipline

Job description

Company Description

ADGA provides strategic vision, world-class technology and service excellence in the areas of defence, security and enterprise computing to clients in the federal government, other levels of government and the private sector. In a world dominated by convergence, ADGA provides the expertise and innovation that organizations need to stay safe, efficient and productive. This is based on an exceptional balance sheet built since 1967, protecting some of Canada's most critical assets. Headquartered in Ottawa, with offices across Canada, ADGA is a privately owned Canadian company employing more than 800 employees, technical consultants and subject matter experts.

Job Description

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and maintain CIO-level relationships within the SDA community.
• Schedule and conduct meetings to communicate value proposition and services.
• Lead strategic planning for Small Departments and Agencies.
• Inform CIOs about program roadmap and delivery strategy.
• Ensure alignment with federal IT security policies.
• Manage Early Engagement activities and all stakeholders.
• Set and communicate project goals, timelines, and success metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with CIOs and senior stakeholders across 43 departments.
• Act as primary liaison between SSC and client departments/agencies.
• Facilitate progress updates with departmental leadership.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and handle escalations.
• Address and incorporate stakeholder needs and concerns.

Client Intake & Business Requirements

• Design and manage a structured client intake process (EEAP).
• Develop templates for gathering business requirements.
• Coordinate interviews, workshops, and sessions with representatives.
• Document technical and business needs for each organization.
• Prioritize requirements for technical planning.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams, including business analysts, security experts, and technical leads.
• Facilitate weekly scrum meetings.
• Promote agile collaboration and communication.
• Lead weekly Director-level team meetings.

Technical Transition & Handover

• Ensure a comprehensive handoff of requirements to the technical team.
• Collaborate with architects to validate scope and feasibility.
• Manage early technical engagements and proof-of-concept development.
• Transition deliverables according to schedule and quality standards.
• Support during the transition phase "One SSC".

Project Reporting & Governance

• Provide status updates and dashboards to senior directors.
• Identify and report risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Support executive briefings on project progress.

Change Management & Communications

• Implement a communication strategy for stakeholders.
• Drive organizational change management activities.
• Ensure understanding of SDA43 benefits and timelines.
• Provide consistent updates on changes and progress.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor client satisfaction and feedback.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Implement lessons learned and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with security and quality standards.

Accountability:

Deliver the initiative successfully, ensuring value and strong IT security for all 43 departments as per TBsub/OIC commitments.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a related business or technologydiscipline;
OR
• A two-year college diploma in a related business ortechnology discipline and a minimum of 2 years ofexperience in a related business or technology discipline;
OR
• A university degree in any field and a minimum of five years in a related business or technology discipline;
OR
• A minimum of ten years (lv3) five years (Iv2) (in the last 15years) work experience in the related field

10 years of experience performing tasks similar to those of a Senior Project Executive.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.