Project Manager
About The Position
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking a Project Manager to support significant projects in the defense application field within Digital Technologies Research. This role involves driving collaborative, multi-disciplinary revenue-generating projects and applied research initiatives. The Project Manager will work under the guidance of NRC’s scientific and technical authorities, coordinating R&D projects at various Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and supporting advanced machine vision for defense and security applications. The NRC is recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, a Top Employer in the National Capital Region, and one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required.
- Experience in supporting the management of projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-partner resources.
- Experience in the application of project management and in using project management software tools in a R&D environment.
- Experience in developing and managing effective working relationships between organizations.
- Experience managing complex R&D or technology development projects, preferably within the defence, security, or advanced imaging sectors.
- Secret clearance required.
- Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC language proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation in business administration or a program specializing in project management would be an asset.
- Formal designation as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be considered an asset.
- Experience with government of Canada procurement process is an asset.
- Experience in coordinating and/or organising field trial is an asset.
- Extensive knowledge of project management theory, procedures and practices and project management software tools.
- Knowledge of the business environment relevant to the defence and security industrial sector.
- Working knowledge of performance measurement and/or evaluation frameworks, principles and techniques.
- Familiarity with defence and security standards, controlled goods regulations, and information classification.
- Working knowledge of reporting in the SAP business system software and/or relevant Project Management software.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate R&D projects at various TRL levels while supporting scientific and technical authorities in advanced machine vision for defence and security applications.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, statements of work, budgets, schedules, and risk management frameworks in alignment with NRC’s project management standards.
- Coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams across NRC research centres and partner organizations.
- Coordinate technological trials involving clients, other NRC research centres, and end-users of the technologies in demanding testing environments. These technologies will include sensor systems deployed on experimental aircraft and drones, in various ground vehicles, and at ground stations in simulated, but realistic, scenarios.
- Coordinate procurement activities and follow purchasing progress by communicating with the appropriate NRC and partner organizations to ensure that the delivery of required goods and services meet target deadlines.
- Manage project resources and ensure compliance with NRC financial, procurement, and security policies.
- Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing, lessons learned, and the continuous improvement of NRC’s project management practices.
Benefits
- Robust pension plan
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Office closure at the end of December
- Additional supports to enhance well-being
- Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year
- Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
