VP Canada - Bilingual (EN/FR) Defense Programs Leader

Top Aces

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

23 hours ago
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Job summary

Top Aces in Ottawa, Canada invites a VP Canada to drive operational excellence across all Canadian programs, manage P&L, contracts, customer satisfaction, budget planning and safety, and to build key relationships within the defense industry. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of Canadian defense policies and ITAR.

Join our dynamic team and help expand our footprint in Canada through growth initiatives, performance monitoring, and collaboration with PMs,

Qualifications

  • Experience leading Canadian defense programs.
  • Strong business acumen with revenue targets.
  • Proven leadership in senior management overseeing complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align Canadian operations with corporate goals.
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team across functions.
  • Ensure delivery of service and financial performance for Canadian programs.
  • Monitor and report key performance indicators to executive leadership.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the Canadian military and defense sector.

Skills

Bilingual English/French
Leadership
Strategic planning
Contract management
Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field
15+ years of comparable experience

Job description

Top Aces in Ottawa, Canada invites a VP Canada to drive operational excellence across all Canadian programs, manage P&L, contracts, customer satisfaction, budget planning and safety, and to build key relationships within the defense industry. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of Canadian defense policies and ITAR.

Join our dynamic team and help expand our footprint in Canada through growth initiatives, performance monitoring, and collaboration with PMs,

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