Senior Project Manager, IDE Systems

J.D. Irving, Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company in Halifax is seeking a Senior Project Manager for IDE Systems, responsible for project management related to shipbuilding. This role demands significant experience in managing scope, schedule, and risk, with a strong background in shipbuilding operations. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and PMP certification or equivalent. The position requires a full-time, in-office presence, ensuring collaboration across teams for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in shipbuilding or warship operations required.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding and program management essential.
• Technical project and risk management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage IDE Systems Engineering performance through stakeholder reviews.
• Align customer expectations and manage external communications.
• Accountable for IDE Risk Management.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

The Senior Project Manager, IDE Systems, will be primarily responsible for project management in-line with the four pillars of scope, schedule, cost and risk related to the Integrated Data Environment (IDE) Systems projects, deliverables and initiatives.

This role will lead the collaboration on all elements of IT development and integration between internal and external stakeholders on the River Class Destroyer Program. Additionally, the role would also contribute to developing, improving and validating plans, processes and policies needed to deliver River Class Destroyer IDE scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree with a focus on project management, business administration, accounting, finance, engineering, or computer science/programming.
• PMP or suitable alternative education/designation (ie. MBA, extensive project mgmt work experience)
• Program Delivery Knowledge regarding, Budget Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Project Management, Reporting and Metrics.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding and Program management
• 10+ years in shipbuilding or warship operations
• Technical project and risk management experience

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of the IDE Systems Engineering delivery by leading regular stakeholder reviews (scope, cost, schedule, risk).
• Ensures customer expectations are aligned and executed and manage external communication
• Manages critical project communications and internal reporting at Director level or equivalent
• Accountable for IDE Risk Management
• Change Management: Interfaces with the enterprise to manage change that impacts the IDE Systems and interfaces
• Manage planned and emergent work within their assigned job scope
• Accountable for the Program execution of the Project Management Plan and Operating Plan