Senior Project Manager

Job Description

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ADGA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support an upcoming initiative focused on the development and delivery of a Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capability for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This role will contribute to the successful planning, execution, and implementation of a new and evolving defence capability. The Senior Project Manager (Force Development) will support the development of project deliverables in accordance with the DND project approval process.

• Lead and provide support to the development of project approval deliverables to meet project milestones;
• Lead and coordinate meetings and briefings, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items;
• Manage risk, maintain the risk register, and coordinate risk reviews;
• Conduct and coordinate options analysis to meet operational requirements;
• Develop and coordinate concepts of operations (CONOPS) and use cases for the operational employment of C-UAS capabilities;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and information flow; and
• Maintain force development records and ensure documentation is stored and organized according to departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or program management, preferably in defence, aerospace, engineering or complex technology environments
• Ability to apply technical judgment to CONOPS, use cases, options analysis, and project approval activities involving aviation, uncrewed systems, and robotics.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive experience as a Senior Project Manager/Leader o Managing projects with annual budgets over $1M, including financial, scope, schedule, and risk management
  • Stakeholder engagement, communications, and preparing technical and management documentation
  • Drafting correspondence, assessing deliverables, and preparing CDRLs and DIDs
  • Supporting stakeholder coordination and communications
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience briefing senior or executive-level stakeholders
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience with operationalization of new technologies will be considered a strong asset.
• A current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be considered a strong asset

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly. Consultants will be required to hold a Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.