manager, communications

Project Manager, Acceptance

Employer : Irving Shipbuilding

Posted on : September 30, 2025

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager, Acceptance to lead the Validation and Acceptance activities for the River Class Destroyer (RCD) program. This role blends technical expertise in defense contracting with disciplined project management to ensure successful delivery of whole‑ship acceptance milestones. You will manage performance tracking, change control, and reporting, while driving quality, risk mitigation, and process improvements. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you'll ensure acceptance criteria are clearly defined, governed, and executed to standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder reviews across scope, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Develop and communicate performance measures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as SME for Validation and Acceptance, establishing governance structures.
• Manage change impacts across the enterprise.
• Analyze data to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Ensure compliance with ISI regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership to project teams and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and employs over 20,000 dedicated employees. At Irving Shipbuilding, we are proud to be Canada’s National Shipbuilder, constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Location & Compensation

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