Technology Manager Innovation

The Technology Manager Innovation facilitates the adoption and integration of multiple and varied technologies relevant for vessel design and build through of highimpact technology transfer initiatives for Innovation activities in 3D model sustainment additive manufacturing autonomy and interactive visualization systems. You work with Innovation and Shipyard teams to understand painpoints select and apply technologies navigate or adapt processes and transfer and build new capabilities using software tools sensors and practices.

The candidate is responsible for team and stakeholder management coordinating technical solution development defining and supervising assigned work and associated budgets to achieve successful project outcomes managing technical risks and developing Innovations strategic technology areas. Candidates must have demonstratable experience with introducing new technologies and associated processes in large and complex organizations with sound decision making for managing across competing demands with shorttimelines and highlevel requirements definition.

A resultsoriented and creative problemsolver the candidate has a passion for creating positive team relationships pushing forward new ideas creating positive team relationships that foster entrepreneurial thinking and an affinity for mutualobjective collaborations that lead to innovative fitforpurpose solutions that promote user adoption and businessstrategic outcomes.

This seniorlevel role formally reports to the Senior Manager Innovation and will collaborate with and be responsible for several initiatives underway within the multidisciplinary Innovation team.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What youll do

• Coordinate and lead of short to mediumterm technology adoption projects and related deliverables.
• Work with crossdisciplinary team shipyard departments and suppliers in capturing and delivering project scope and outcomes resolving outstanding issues and meeting project and business objectives.
• Establish communicate and transfer practical approaches and best practices between Innovation and Shipyard teams to test and evaluate new technical solutions that support shipyard use and generation of 3D spatial data visualization systems 3D printing and manufacturing automation or robotics.
• Engage and interface with appropriate Engineering and Shipyard teams to support selected technical solutions and foster associated utilization.
• Work with stakeholders to define develop test and transfer new methods and tools that support and enhance shipyard decision making using 3D data digital information and visualization systems.
• Explore evaluate and work with internal and external partners providing 3D asset scanning additive manufacturing and other suppliers or services.
• Collaborate with Seaspan Innovation stakeholders including business development production teams ship operators Engineering ILS and ISS teams to develop methods and identify new or adjacent technologies usecases and pilot studies.
• Application of expertise to other Innovation activities is encouraged based on the skillset and interest of the applicant.

What youll bring

• A bachelors degree in business Engineering Sciences or Applied Sciences with technical team leadership and management experience.
• Certified project management qualifications is highly desirable.
• 610 years of project management or senior technical leadership experience in research and development or innovationoriented engineering in marine manufacturing or digital industries with demonstrated increased levels of responsibility and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical team management and successfully executing multidisciplinary projects from initiation to selloff.
• Demonstrated experience defining planning and securing new work including bids or proposals.
• Demonstrated experience with technical and business leadership in a fast paced diverse environment with rapid change and competing priorities.
• Previous experience in shipbuilding or manufacturing industry and/or Government of Canada innovation programs is preferred.
• As a selfstarter and team player fosters a respectful teamoriented workplace where employees work safely and productively together at multiple levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated competencies in collaboration and leadership skills leading to new organizational capabilities and technology adoption in one or more technology areas: 3D spatial data visualization systems additive manufacturing and manufacturing automation or robotics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problemsolving skills critical thinking and interpersonal skills that support businessoriented solution development and contribute to Seaspans Innovation strategy.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams stakeholders and organizational leaders with the ability to prioritize and adapt tasks to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decisionmaking skills in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Innate curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring and developing new technologies and processes.

Why youll love working here

• This is a fulltime permanent position. With multiple operations and longterm projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide the bestinclass health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage childcare benefit partnership $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Free onsite gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $122700 $147200. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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