Project manager Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of In-Service Support (ISS) projects for Training Center Operations (TCO) Canada in collaboration with Training Center Site Managers and internal support functions, in alignment with PMO governance.
• Develop and execute project management plans for medium-to-high complexity projects, establishing project goals, objectives, schedules, and deliverables with potential financial impact.
• Manage financial and operational resources to meet contractual obligations and support project profitability.
• Manage medium-to-large projects, or phases of larger projects, while contributing to product line and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to project team members.
• Direct multiple concurrent projects, including resource allocation, scheduling, and subcontracting activities.
• Implement and manage project work breakdown structures and coordinate project technical activities.
• Identify gaps in customer technical specifications and propose appropriate solutions.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and workshare agreements.
• Resolve scheduling, resource, and workload challenges through effective prioritization.
• Manage relationships, communications, and negotiations with internal and external customers and stakeholders, acting as the voice of the customer within the organization.
• Support proposal development, including technical, cost, and schedule components.
• Develop procedures and guidelines to support effective project execution.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to recruitment and people management activities, including providing performance feedback.
• Identify opportunities for contract amendments or scope expansion to improve project outcomes or financial performance.
• Conduct project reviews and prepare reports and presentations for project teams, stakeholders, and executive-level audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English and French
• PMP certification or equivalent project management accreditation.
• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Canadian security clearance and Controlled Goods clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada as a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid work permit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in training, simulation, defence, or aerospace environments.
• Experience working with government contracts or defence customers.
• Demonstrated experience in project financial management and profitability analysis.
• Experience leading multi-site or distributed teams.
• Familiarity with PMO governance frameworks and structured project management methodologies.
• Experience with military flying training or maintenance training programs.
• Experience with simulator or training-device support organizations.
• Experience managing or supporting long-term In-Service Support (ISS) contracts.

Benefits

We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

• Flexible Group Benefits
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Supportive team and collaborative corporate culture
• Hybrid model

Base Pay Range

$107,500 CAD - $157,500 CAD

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Regular

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