Program Manager, Sonar Systems

General Dynamics Missions System International • Cole Harbour 30, NS

21d • CA$122,000 - CA$165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We currently have a Program Management opportunity on our Sonar Systems team within our Air & Naval division in either Halifax or Ottawa. The Program Manager, Sonar Systems will be responsible for the achievement of program milestones and customer interfacing. We are looking for someone who can create and lead multi-discipline teams and be an agile leader. You will foster an environment that empowers their team to translate their vision into successful results and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline required
• Skill in managing programs according to cost, schedule, and quality commitments
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Desire and capability to interact effectively with customers to influence, negotiate, assure a level of intimacy and satisfaction, and grow the assigned portfolio
• Leadership skills including interpersonal skills and collaboration
• Strong writing skills and experience writing program management plans
• Familiarity with project planning techniques and fiscal management
• Creative problem solving to contribute to continuous growth and improvement
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.
• Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance.
• Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations.

Nice To Haves

• PMP highly desirable
• Experience in defence and aerospace programs desirable
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control the work on the program and maintain overall accountability for the cost, schedule, risk, and profit performance of the assigned portfolio through metrics and techniques
• Ensure compliance for technical and programmatic requirements within program budgets
• Ensure all services and products are completed on time and on budget to customer requirements
• Keep current the Statement of Work, Program Management Plan, and all related program management documents
• Lead program reviews, both internally and with the customer, reporting and providing status of activities on a timely basis
• Act as a point of escalation and resolution for program issues and roadblocks
• Analyze risk (e.g. technical, cost, and schedule), and initiate corrective action
• Lead strategic initiatives to support portfolio growth and longer-term business continuity, including generation of mitigation plans
• Participate in the preparation for requests for information (RFI), requests for proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and basis of estimates
• Ensure a high-level of customer intimacy and satisfaction
• Manage program resources through liaison with engineering, other program managers, and departments such as Supply Chain, Component Engineering, and Contracts
• Provide leadership and mentorship to program teams
• Initiate product, service, and process improvements

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.
• Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.
• Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.
• Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager