Senior Project Manager – Defence Services

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Defence Services seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead client interactions and deliver on the Simulation Development contract. Candidates must have significant project management experience, a PMP certification, and a strong background in IT or software projects. This is an on-site position in Ottawa, with additional support for work-life balance and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Health & Dental benefits

Gym membership discounts

Telemedicine service

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years performing the role of a Project Manager.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in software or IT project management.
• Experience in requirements analysis and scope definition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Defence Services management team.
• Manage contracts and client relationships.
• Provide guidance to project staff.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Development

Risk Management

Scope Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Sciences, Engineering, or Business Administration

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Play a leadership role within the Defence Services management team, ensuring alignment between organizational management and project delivery.
• Hold responsibilities as the Senior Project Manager for the delivery to the client of the Simulation Development, Operation, and Support Services (SimDOSS) contract.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Being the primary point of contact for the client;
• Identifying and proposing costs for tasks as requested by the client;
• Acceptance of tasks in accordance with Statements of Work;
• Determination of the personnel, resources and travel needed to satisfy task requirements;
• Submission of personnel qualifications and security clearances to the client for validation prior to performance of any work underneath the contract;
• Tracking supporting activities, to ensure compliance with the contract and the client;
• Ensuring all work performed has appropriate authorization from the client;
• Attending and supporting meetings with the client as required;
• Scheduling meetings, setting agendas, and collecting and distributing minutes, including action items or decisions taken at the meeting.
• Ensuring the work is performed in the most cost effective manner;
• Managing scope, cost, and schedule requirements relating to each task;
• Managing configuration, and quality;
• Tracking and reporting contract and task financial status;
• Providing status reports on the progress of each task on a monthly basis;
• Managing, reviewing, editing and submitting contracted deliverables;
• Ensuring the security requirements for the contract are followed;
• Providing guidance to project staff to strengthen collaboration, accountability, and supporting their professional development through feedback and performance reviews.
• As an integrated member of the ADGA management team, support the Head of Defence Services with core business activities as tasked. This work may include, but is not limited to:
• Managing activities and resources;
• Approval of timesheets;
• Assisting with the recruitment process;
• Attending meetings, conferences, or other events as requested;
• Generating reports and briefing materials; and
• Providing coverage across the Defence Services team during personnel absences.
• Ensure projects contribute to broader Defence Services objectives, supporting both client success and organization effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Must have either: a Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s Degree in the field of Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Business Administration OR a Masters or Doctorate in Project Management OR a Diploma in a field related to Project Management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum 10 years performing the role of a Project Manager.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the last 5 years performing the role of a Project Manager in a software or IT project.
• Breadth of experience across multiple project types.
• Experience performing scope management including requirements analysis, scope definition, WBS, scope validation and scope control.
• Experience performing schedule management including activity definition, sequence, duration estimates, schedule development and schedule control.
• Experience performing cost management including cost estimate, determining budget and cost control.
• Experience performing risk management including risk identification, qualitative/quantitative risk analysis, risk response, response implementation and monitoring risk.
• Worked in one or more project taskings which utilized the Agile development process.
• Worked in one or more project taskings which developed M&S training applications.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills, ideally gained in Defence or Government program environments.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a management team, contributing to organizational-level decision-making in addition to project delivery.

Additional Information

• Able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Secret level Clearance
• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in the Ottawa area

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.