Senior Project Manager

ADGA Group Consultants Inc•Ottawa, ON

15d•CA$115,000 - CA$125,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Maintain force development records and ensure documentation is stored and organized according to departmental standards