MWAV Engineering Delivery Manager

Thales•Dartmouth, NS

52d•$145,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We have a current vacancy for an Engineering Delivery Manager (EDM), who is responsible and accountable for the delivery of the assigned work package, how it feeds into the project’s business rhythm and all associated governance aspects in order to ensure successful project execution. The role will demand an individual with highly developed communication and influencing skills. Additionally, technical depth and domain experience will be required to ensure Thales delivers the project to the schedule, cost and quality requirements and to the satisfaction of the customer. The ability to lead and motivate an integrated technical team will be key to the success and execution of the work. For this position the EDM will work within the MWAV In-Service Support program. The scope is to organize, plan and control all engineering work associated with Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Emergent Tasks and Problem Reports for the internal team and sub-contractors. Report on all this work to business is also within the scope of the EDM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or, in lieu of a degree, 6 years of directly relevant engineering experience and/ or education, as equivalency.
10+ Year of Technical Experience (with 4+ of those Years in Project Management)
Experience Using the V-Model to Execute Technical Work
Experience Using the Waterfall/Agile Methodologies within a Project Environment
Requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the ITAR or the EAR
Requires a positive Controlled Goods assessment as you will have direct access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level

Nice To Haves

Experience in defining and/or implementing Business Process Automation (BPA) flows/processes
Experience with planning tool such as Jira, Confluence, P6, MS Projects
Experience Delivering for both Fixed Firm and Time & Material Contracts
Experience Working with In-Service Support Contracts
Experience Following, Creating and Updating Workflows/Processes
P. Eng
MBA
PMP
Agile Scrum Master
Lean Six Sigma Process Management
PROSCI Change Management
Trade Compliance Training

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership, direction, and technical guidance to a cross-disciplinary project team.
Plan, organize, and control staff and resources to achieve project goals within delegated authority.
Develop, integrate, and manage the project and engineering Work Breakdown Structures (WBS/OBS) in alignment with project plans.
Establish project governance, using Thales methodologies and best practices throughout the lifecycle.
Create and maintain a detailed technical project schedules, ensuring achievement of milestones and performance objectives.
Oversee technical program deliverables, ensuring solutions meet requirements and secure customer acceptance.
Monitor and control project schedule, scope, and technical performance against approved baselines.
Implement predictive monitoring and robust risk/opportunity management to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
Promote a safe working environment and ensure activities meet legal and company standards.
Foster collaboration and maintain effective relationships with the PM, PDA and other internal stakeholders.
Embed continuous improvement, promote execution excellence, and capture lessons learned across the project.
Support team recruitment, resource planning, and contribute to broader company or program objectives as required.

Benefits

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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