Senior Project Manager

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This job posting is a new position within our organization.

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.

Key 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; 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

o Stakeholder engagement communications and preparing technical and management documentation

o Drafting correspondence assessing deliverables and preparing CDRLs and

DIDs o 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.

Why Join ADGA

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a critical and emerging defence capability. You will play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that address evolving security challenges while working alongside a collaborative and mission-driven team.

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