Senior TPM Project Manager — Drive Uptime & Excellence

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (TPM) to lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance across our operations. You will drive reliability, uptime, and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage end-to-end TPM projects, and partner with maintenance, operations, engineering and production teams to embed TPM pillars and sustain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• PMP (or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or TPM project leadership.
• Strong knowledge of TPM principles, maintenance systems, and UPTIME methodology.
• Proven skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end TPM project planning and execution (scope, schedule, budget, resources).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across maintenance, operations, engineering, and production.
• Drive implementation of TPM pillars (autonomous, planned, quality maintenance, early equipment management).
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, uptime, maintenance efficiency) and implement performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, corporate requirements, and industry regulations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks (schedule, cost, operational, technical).
• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communication.

Skills

TPM principles

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

PMP awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field

Job description

Irving Shipbuilding, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (TPM) to lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance across our operations. You will drive reliability, uptime, and a culture of continuous improvement.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage end-to-end TPM projects, and partner with maintenance, operations, engineering and production teams to embed TPM pillars and sustain performance.