Senior Project Manager – Defence Services

Join ADGAs Defence Services team in a high-impact leadership role working closely with a key Canadian government client on mission-critical simulation and training initiatives that directly support the Canadian Armed Forces. As Senior Project Manager you will be at the strategic and operational center of delivery. Acting as both a client-facing lead and an internal project champion youll drive complex IT and simulation projects forward with precision accountability and purpose.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the client ensuring smooth communication and trusted partnership.
• Attend and support client meetings set agendas distribute meeting minutes track decisions and follow through on action items.
• Ensure all work is authorized and aligns with the clients evolving requirements.

Project & Contract Delivery:

• Manage project scope cost schedule configuration and deliverables in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Lead project planning and execution including:
  • Defining tasks and deliverables
  • Estimating and proposing costs
  • Allocating personnel and resources
  • Coordinating travel and logistics
  • Submitting security clearances and personnel qualifications
• Oversee task acceptance execution and compliance tracking to meet contract standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Monitor and report on contract status task progress and financials.
• Prepare and submit monthly status reports and manage contract deliverables.
• Generate business reports briefing materials and executive summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Organizational Support

• Guide mentor and support project staff promoting collaboration and accountability.
• Conduct performance reviews provide feedback and support professional development.
• Work with ADGAs Defence Services leadership team on operational management activities including:
  • Timesheet approvals
  • Recruitment support
  • Attending conferences and client events

Qualifications :

Education (One of the following is required):

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Sciences or Business Administration
• OR a Masters/PhD in Project Management
• OR a Diploma in a field related to Project Management

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Experience:

• 10 years as a Project Manager leading complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• 3 years (within the last 5) managing software or IT-related projects.
• Broad experience across different project types and methodologies.

Core Project Management Skills:

• Scope Management: Requirements gathering WBS creation validation and control
• Schedule Management: Task sequencing estimating scheduling and monitoring
• Cost Management: Budget estimation cost control and financial reporting
• Risk Management: Risk identification analysis response planning and mitigation
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and frameworks
• Experience in Modeling & Simulation (M&S) training applications.

Additional Information :

• Able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Secret level Clearance
• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in the Ottawa area (Nepean and Carleton University)

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued respected and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan ADGA pays for Health & Dental a Health Spending Account Short-Term Disability an Employee Assistance Program and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships 5000 perks through Perkoplis a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time