Senior Project Manager Compliance

Irving Shipbuilding; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects critical to defense procurement. In this role, you will ensure that project scopes are effectively managed from planning through delivery. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in shipbuilding or related sectors, a Bachelor's degree, and formal project management certification. This position requires a full-time, in-office presence and offers an opportunity to contribute to significant naval projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in shipbuilding, warship operations, government, or defense programs.
• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is required.
• Continuous improvement certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the functional integration of key Management Plans.
• Ensure alignment of the Management Plans for cohesive operations.
• Review Compliance function performance reports and metrics.
• Lead communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support Compliance Managers with ad-hoc initiatives.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Complex program delivery

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a highly collaborative team driving some of the most complex and meaningful work in our program. As a Senior Project Manager, reporting to the Compliance Manager, Implementation & Integration, you will own a defined scope of work—whether a contract task or another discrete element tied directly to program deliverables. In this role, you'll be the champion for ensuring that your assigned scope is well‑planned, performance‑managed, and successfully delivered. You will work closely with Compliance Control Account Managers and functional leads to keep projects on track, respond to change, and support the organization in meeting critical customer requirements. Project Managers are essential to keeping work aligned with contract requirements and ensuring government‑funded activity is executed efficiently, effectively, and without negative downstream impact. Your leadership directly contributes to meeting customer expectations on time and within budget-strengthening program delivery and overall organizational performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the functional integration of key Management Plans and other deliverables based on input and direction from the function Managers and the Compliance Director. Develop the maturity of high‑level Program Management processes to ensure a cohesive management structure to drive RCD compliance requirements to execution.
• Ensure integration and alignment of the Management Plans with other key management plans to ensure the Program is delivering value to the Customer in an efficient and cohesive manner.
• Develop the integration of inter functions Management processes with the high‑level processes of the other RCD Functional Departments to ensure a cohesive management structure is driving RCD Program execution.
• Review and development of Compliance function performance reports, metrics and dashboards, including identification and coordination of JDI IT resources to deliver the data.
• Lead on communication and engagements with internal and external stakeholders where it applies to key Management Plans and high‑level Program Processes.
• Support the Compliance Managers with ad‑hoc initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in shipbuilding, warship operations, government, or defense programs is preferred.
• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) required.
• Continuous improvement certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of risk management, stakeholder management, government processes, and complex program delivery.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defense procurement project in Canadian history. By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety. At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history – why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self‑identify.