Vice President, Program Delivery

Seaspan ULC; Victoria; On-site; CAD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Program Delivery to lead ship repair and manufacturing programs. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in managing complex projects, ensuring profitability, and fostering collaboration across teams. The successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering or business, with a proven track record of P&L management and strategic decision-making. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in shipbuilding, where your leadership will drive success and make a significant impact in the industry. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of maritime services while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

Childcare benefit partnership

$500 personal spending account

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in ship repair or shipbuilding management roles.
• 5 years of P&L responsibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful execution of ship repair and manufacturing programs.
• Develop cost and schedule data for optimal portfolio execution.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Profit & Loss Management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Strategic Direction

Organizational Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business

Master's in Business Administration

Tools

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Job description

Job Description

The Vice President, Program Delivery (“VPPD”) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the management and successful delivery of ship repair and manufacturing programs (“Programs”) for Seaspan Victoria Shipyards (VSL). The position is responsible for the profitability and performance of the program portfolio, with full authority to ensure its efficient and effective execution.

The Vice President, Program Delivery directly reports to the Vice-President and General Manager of Victoria Shipyards. The VPPD oversees Program Managers, ensuring the efficient and effective execution of program work, including safety, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The Vice President, Program Delivery collaborates with the Seaspan Victoria Shipyards management team and the Seaspan Executive Leadership Team.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria.

What You'll Do

1. The Vice President, Program Delivery is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the successful execution of the Portfolio, leveraging cross-departmental resources within the shipyard.
2. Develops cost and schedule data for the Portfolio execution and recommends optimal pricing strategies for bidding.
3. Responsible for full P&L management, ensuring successful execution and outcomes of awarded contracts.
4. The Vice President, Program Delivery is responsible for developing the portfolio budget, financial forecasting, and reporting.

What You'll Bring

1. A Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or business is essential, and a Master’s in business administration is desirable.
2. 20 years of experience in progressively more responsible management roles in the ship repair or shipbuilding industry.
3. 5 years of profit & loss (P&L) responsibility is required.
4. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
5. Extensive experience in managing complex ship repair or shipbuilding programs, projects, and contracts.
6. Demonstrates situational adaptability by adjusting approach and demeanor in real time to navigate evolving challenges effectively.
7. Foster collaboration and build high-performing teams.
8. Adapt to dynamic challenges and make timely decisions.
9. Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances and competing priorities.
10. Builds effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
11. Develop talent and align goals with business objectives.
12. Provide strategic direction, delegate, and remove operational obstacles.
13. Apply financial insights for smarter business decisions.
14. Instills trust and confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
15. Navigates complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease.
16. Demonstrating the ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration across teams.
17. Has a thorough knowledge of Portfolio, program, and project management practices, including:
18. Program controls, scheduling, Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), critical path, and resource planning techniques.
19. Government and commercial contract administration.
20. ISO 9001 quality management; and
21. Safety management and environmental compliance.
22. Possesses in-depth expertise in ship repair and shipbuilding for both defense and commercial clients.
23. Demonstrated expertise in driving and leading organizational change effectively.

Why you’ll love working here

1. This is a full-time permanent position reporting directly to the Vice-President and General Manager of Victoria Shipyards.
2. In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with your strong proven years of experience.
3. We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (e.g., paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, a $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
4. And you’ll join an amazing Team, supporting each other’s success.

The estimated salary for this position is $270,000 - $330,000. In determining the final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.