Project Manager

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The Opportunity

Bluedrop has partnered with SkyAlyne the prime contractor on the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program for the Government of Canada. This is Canadas next generation pilot and aircrew training program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

The FAcT Program will transform how the RCAF trains its next generation of pilots and rear crew. Combining live flying advanced simulations and classroom learning this long-term program ensures aircrew are fully prepared for future operations.

As part of the SkyAlyne Team Bluedrop is responsible for the development and implementation of the courseware training on-going maintenance and support of the courseware and much more!

Overview :

The Project Manager will be a critical part of the delivery team for Bluedrop on the FAcT Program and this role will work in collaboration with our customers and other strategic partners to successfully deliver training development.

As the Project Manager you have a passion for managing and exceeding client expectations at every turn while ensuring a team of designers and developers meets all cost schedule scope and quality requirements

What youll do

Responsibilities

• Primary point of communication with client project authority

Overall client escalation points if there are client concerns

Preparing project plans that will deliver contract requirements

Working collaboratively with resource managers to ensure required resources are identified to execute project plans

Providing updates regularly including written status reports noting that any deviations from the project plan must be explained; including estimate cost to complete and earned value variances schedule variances and accomplishments to date and issue and risks.

Monitoring project progress and reviewing status provided by project team members

Using formal methodology procedural knowledge and budget management experience to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Coordinating planning and scheduling production resources and deliverables with broader PMO resource allocation and planning

Planning and tracking effort of the project team and supporting BTSIs processes for invoice generation

Other related duties as required

What youll need

Qualifications

Ability to influence others to a desired outcome through building persuasive arguments based on logic and facts coupled with the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs and concerns of others.

Were looking for

Core Skills

Communication Contract Management Project Management Project Planning Quality Control Resource Allocation Working With Clients

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A little bit about us

Bluedrop Training & Simulation

Bluedrop Training & Simulation designs develops and integrates advanced training solutions including state-of-the-art training and simulation products and highly interactive courseware and technical documentation. Our approach meets the demands of todays modern armed forces providing blended training solutions from the classroom through to simulated virtual environments aimed at improving safety productivity and efficiency. Bluedrop has developed a unique suite of cutting-edge virtual rear crew and hoist mission training systems and armored vehicle simulators. Bluedrop Training & Simulation is a small to medium-sized enterprise providing a strong value proposition offering Canadian designed and developed solutions. Typical customers include Tier one OEMs such as Boeing Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky (owned by Lockheed Martin).

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1